Chael
Every Chael since 2003 — 527 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Chael
Chael is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #9,064 in 2025 with 8 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 2003, 527 American babies have been named Chael. Its peak came in 2013, when 96 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Chael stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Chael year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8 | #9,064 |
| 2024 | 16 | #5,705 |
| 2023 | 6 | #11,067 |
| 2022 | 18 | #5,251 |
| 2021 | 14 | #6,083 |
| 2020 | 11 | #7,119 |
| 2019 | 13 | #6,477 |
| 2018 | 21 | #4,629 |
| 2017 | 21 | #4,621 |
| 2016 | 30 | #3,607 |
| 2015 | 35 | #3,242 |
| 2014 | 60 | #2,235 |
| 2013 | 96 | #1,605 |
| 2012 | 61 | #2,175 |
| 2011 | 34 | #3,250 |
| 2010 | 30 | #3,549 |
| 2009 | 26 | #3,935 |
| 2008 | 11 | #7,284 |
| 2007 | 6 | #11,145 |
| 2006 | 5 | #12,349 |
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| 2003 | 5 | #11,157 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Chael in 2025?
Chael ranked #9,064 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 8 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Chael?
527 babies have been named Chael in the United States since 2003, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Chael most popular?
Chael peaked in 2013, when 96 newborns received the name.
Is Chael a boy or girl name?
Chael is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Chael rising or falling?
Chael is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.