Chas
From Chas.; Originally an abbreviation of "Charles".
Every Chas since 1880 — 3,223 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
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.
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
- Chas Chandler Musician · 1938–1996
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
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).