Chana
Every Chana since 1944 — 13,921 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Chana
Chana is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #686 in 2025 with 413 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1944, 13,921 American babies have been named Chana. Its peak came in 2024, when 432 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Chana stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Chana year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 413 | #686 |
| 2024 | 432 | #670 |
| 2023 | 394 | #715 |
| 2022 | 347 | #808 |
| 2021 | 352 | #801 |
| 2020 | 347 | #783 |
| 2019 | 354 | #784 |
| 2018 | 370 | #747 |
| 2017 | 319 | #857 |
| 2016 | 373 | #765 |
| 2015 | 331 | #848 |
| 2014 | 319 | #862 |
| 2013 | 351 | #775 |
| 2012 | 330 | #811 |
| 2011 | 314 | #841 |
| 2010 | 337 | #811 |
| 2009 | 347 | #814 |
| 2008 | 289 | #940 |
| 2007 | 258 | #1,024 |
| 2006 | 280 | #935 |
| 2005 | 259 | #953 |
| 2004 | 261 | #924 |
| 2003 | 218 | #1,049 |
| 2002 | 231 | #961 |
| 2001 | 227 | #960 |
| 2000 | 209 | #1,011 |
| 1995 | 173 | #1,042 |
| 1990 | 173 | #1,036 |
| 1985 | 185 | #866 |
| 1980 | 165 | #913 |
| 1975 | 107 | #1,094 |
| 1970 | 77 | #1,355 |
| 1965 | 58 | #1,448 |
| 1960 | 90 | #1,148 |
| 1955 | 17 | #2,741 |
| 1950 | 25 | #1,916 |
| 1945 | 6 | #4,095 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Chana in 2025?
Chana ranked #686 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 413 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Chana?
13,921 babies have been named Chana in the United States since 1944, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Chana most popular?
Chana peaked in 2024, when 432 newborns received the name.
Is Chana a boy or girl name?
Chana is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Chana rising or falling?
Chana is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.