Chas: Name Popularity, History & Rankings (1880

Rank 2025

#12,383

among boys

Babies in 2025

named Chas

How common

1 in 341,615

boys born in 2025

Peak year

1915

99 babies

All-time total

3,223

#2,418 all-time among boys

First recorded

1880

in Social Security records

Chas popularity over time

3,223 babies have been named Chas since 1880, according to official Social Security records. Switch measure to see births per year or the yearly rank.

Measure

Births per 1,000 babies of that sex, comparable across eras

BoysGirls

By decade. Change compares yearly averages, so the current partial decade is on equal footing. Best rank is the name's best yearly rank within the decade.

Decade	Girls	Boys	Total	Per year	Change	Best rank
1880s	–	395	395	40	–	#222
1890s	–	208	208	21	-47%	#322
1900s	–	219	219	22	+5%	#381
1910s	5	576	581	58	+165%	#570
1920s	–	421	421	42	-28%	#846
1930s	–	79	79	8	-81%	#2,116
1940s	–	32	32	3	-59%	#2,431
1950s	–	16	16	2	-50%	#3,625
1960s	–	21	21	2	+31%	#3,996
1970s	–	170	170	17	+710%	#1,838
1980s	–	454	454	45	+167%	#1,215
1990s	5	365	370	37	-19%	#1,529
2000s	–	180	180	18	-51%	#2,535
2010s	–	72	72	7	-60%	#5,522
2020s (to 2025)	–	5	5	1	-88%	#12,383

The story of Chas

Chas is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #12,383 in 2025 with 5 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.

Since 1880, 3,223 American babies have been named Chas. Its peak came in 1915, when 99 newborns received the name, the signature sound of the 1910s.

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 Chas stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

How old are people named Chas?

The median living Chas is about 36 years old; half are between 29 and 42. An estimated 1,300 people named Chas are alive in the United States today.

Estimated from births per year and Social Security period life tables; an approximation of the living age distribution, by age in years.

Chas year by year

Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.

Year	Girls	Girls rank	Boys	Boys rank
2025	–	–	5	#12,383
2024	–	–	–	–
2023	–	–	–	–
2022	–	–	–	–
2021	–	–	–	–
2020	–	–	–	–
2019	–	–	–	–
2018	–	–	5	#12,512
2017	–	–	–	–
2016	–	–	10	#7,695
2015	–	–	7	#9,743
2014	–	–	6	#10,963
2013	–	–	11	#7,116
2012	–	–	10	#7,648
2011	–	–	7	#9,797
2010	–	–	16	#5,522
2009	–	–	13	#6,494
2008	–	–	12	#6,827
2007	–	–	13	#6,327
2006	–	–	14	#5,835
2005	–	–	19	#4,498
2004	–	–	10	#7,057
2003	–	–	22	#3,855
2002	–	–	20	#4,064
2001	–	–	20	#3,992
2000	–	–	37	#2,535
1995	–	–	42	#1,993
1990	5	#13,347	51	#1,620
1985	–	–	37	#1,674
1980	–	–	32	#1,771
1975	–	–	16	#2,551
1970	–	–	9	#3,315
1965	–	–	5	#3,996
1960	–	–	–	–
1955	–	–	–	–
1950	–	–	–	–
1945	–	–	–	–
1940	–	–	8	#2,701
1935	–	–	9	#2,561
1930	–	–	11	#2,470
1925	–	–	56	#905
1920	–	–	64	#846
1915	–	–	99	#570
1910	–	–	21	#640
1905	–	–	13	#672
1900	–	–	26	#448
1895	–	–	16	#506
1890	–	–	29	#322
1885	–	–	37	#274
1880	–	–	53	#222

Famous people named Chas

The most globally famous bearers of the name, ranked by fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).

1 Chas Chandler English musician (1938–1996) Contemporary

Portraits from Wikipedia (Wikimedia Commons).

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about Chas, drawn from the same Social Security data as the charts above.

How old is the average Chas?

The median living Chas is about 36 years old. Half of all living Chass are between 29 and 42 years old.

How many people named Chas are alive today?

An estimated 1,300 people named Chas are alive in the United States, based on 3,223 recorded births and Social Security life tables.

What does the name Chas mean?

From Chas.; Originally an abbreviation of "Charles".

How popular is the name Chas in 2025?

Chas ranked #12,383 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 5 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.

How many people are named Chas?

3,223 babies have been named Chas in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Chas most popular?

Chas peaked in 1915, when 99 newborns received the name.

Is Chas a boy or girl name?

Chas is overwhelmingly a boy's name: 100% of babies with the name.

Is the name Chas rising or falling?

Chas is declining, less popular now than a decade ago.

Who are famous people named Chas?

Well-known people named Chas include Chas Chandler (musician).

Names like Chas

Names that sound and feel close to Chas: shared sounds, similar era, similar popularity. Each links to its full history.

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