Chardonnay
Every Chardonnay since 1985 — 643 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Chardonnay
Chardonnay is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1985, 643 American babies have been named Chardonnay. Its peak came in 1991, when 48 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
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 Chardonnay stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Chardonnay year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — |
| 2018 | 5 | #16,194 |
| 2017 | — | — |
| 2016 | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — |
| 2013 | 5 | #17,090 |
| 2012 | 8 | #12,456 |
| 2011 | 9 | #11,376 |
| 2010 | 7 | #13,766 |
| 2009 | 14 | #8,537 |
| 2008 | 8 | #12,836 |
| 2007 | 6 | #15,892 |
| 2006 | 16 | #7,563 |
| 2005 | 10 | #10,285 |
| 2004 | 5 | #16,630 |
| 2003 | 16 | #6,953 |
| 2002 | 22 | #5,298 |
| 2001 | 31 | #4,040 |
| 2000 | 35 | #3,680 |
| 1995 | 33 | #3,370 |
| 1990 | 26 | #3,923 |
| 1985 | 5 | #10,938 |
| 1980 | — | — |
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| 1925 | — | — |
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| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Chardonnay in 2025?
Chardonnay did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Chardonnay?
643 babies have been named Chardonnay in the United States since 1985, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Chardonnay most popular?
Chardonnay peaked in 1991, when 48 newborns received the name.
Is Chardonnay a boy or girl name?
Chardonnay is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Chardonnay rising or falling?
Chardonnay is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.