How Many People Are Named Chun?

Complete statistics for the name Chun: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Chun
Rare
Chinese

Chun means 'spring' in Chinese, symbolizing renewal. Only 1 in 3,046,645 Americans are named Chun, making it very rare. The name peaked in popularity in 1984 with 10 births.

~12,893
Living in US
1 in 25,708
Americans
1984
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Spring
🌐
Origin
Chinese
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 1
Personality Traits
Renewal Hopeful Gentle
1
Life Path Number

Life-path number 1 signifies leadership and independence.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

1,547,862
Worldwide Bearers
#466
Global Rank
🇨🇳 China
1,161,856
🇭🇰 Hong Kong
258,922
🇸🇬 Singapore
29,629
🇲🇾 Malaysia
28,329
🇺🇸 United States
16,650
🇰🇭 Cambodia
15,428
🇹🇭 Thailand
14,872
🇮🇳 India
4,987
🇹🇼 Taiwan
4,429
🇨🇦 Canada
2,543

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
93 (85%)
♀ Female
16 (15%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 46
16
Would be under 30 (13%)
82
Would be 30–60 (68%)
22
Would be over 60 (18%)

All 120 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1984

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
59
Classic Feel
32
Modern Appeal
68
International
100

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Chun Through the Generations

Chun, a name that carries the essence of spring, has seen a stable presence in the United States over the decades. With only 120 recorded births since records began, it's clear that Chun remains a niche choice. Today, approximately 108 people named Chun live in the U.S., with the majority, around 69%, falling within the 30-60 age bracket, indicating a steady generational shift.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Kansas 12

✨ Similar Names to Chun

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Chun's Chinese roots

📄 About the Name Chun

How Many People Have the Name Chun?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 12,893 people in the United States currently share the name Chun. That works out to roughly 1 in every 25,708 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.

Is Chun a Common or Rare Name?

Chun is classified as Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Chun Mean?

Chun means "spring" and comes from Chinese origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Chun in SSA data, approximately 85% are male and 15% are female.

When Was Chun Most Popular?

The name Chun reached peak popularity in 1984, with 10 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Chun?

Approximately 12,893 people named Chun live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 12,893. That works out to roughly 1 in 25,708 Americans.

Is Chun a rare name?

Chun is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 25,708 Americans has this name.

What does the name Chun mean?

Chun means "spring" and comes from Chinese origins.

Is Chun more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 85% of people named Chun are male and 15% are female.

When was Chun most popular?

Chun peaked in 1984 with 10 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US12,893
All-Time Births12,893
1 in X1 in 25,708
RarityRare
GenderMale
Avg Age46
Peak Year1984
World Rank#466
Male %85%
Female %15%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.