Chaz
From Chas.; Originally an abbreviation of Charles.
Every Chaz since 1974 — 10,074 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Chaz
Chaz is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #4,568 in 2025 with 22 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1974, 10,074 American babies have been named Chaz. Its peak came in 1988, when 538 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.
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 Chaz stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Chaz 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 | — | — | 22 | #4,568 |
| 2024 | — | — | 46 | #2,800 |
| 2023 | — | — | 39 | #3,128 |
| 2022 | — | — | 58 | #2,415 |
| 2021 | 5 | #15,745 | 61 | #2,281 |
| 2020 | — | — | 76 | #1,924 |
| 2019 | — | — | 69 | #2,091 |
| 2018 | — | — | 82 | #1,839 |
| 2017 | — | — | 106 | #1,544 |
| 2016 | — | — | 113 | #1,503 |
| 2015 | — | — | 120 | #1,429 |
| 2014 | — | — | 115 | #1,436 |
| 2013 | — | — | 111 | #1,476 |
| 2012 | — | — | 123 | #1,370 |
| 2011 | — | — | 155 | #1,155 |
| 2010 | — | — | 168 | #1,120 |
| 2009 | — | — | 199 | #994 |
| 2008 | 5 | #18,111 | 212 | #949 |
| 2007 | — | — | 226 | #889 |
| 2006 | — | — | 214 | #907 |
| 2005 | — | — | 201 | #896 |
| 2004 | — | — | 185 | #918 |
| 2003 | — | — | 220 | #792 |
| 2002 | — | — | 208 | #814 |
| 2001 | — | — | 250 | #707 |
| 2000 | 6 | #13,509 | 251 | #702 |
| 1995 | — | — | 329 | #564 |
| 1990 | 10 | #7,993 | 486 | #449 |
| 1985 | 6 | #9,502 | 204 | #611 |
| 1980 | 8 | #7,535 | 136 | #752 |
| 1975 | — | — | 10 | #3,476 |
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Famous people named Chaz
- Chaz Bono Writer · b. 1969
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Chaz mean?
From Chas.; Originally an abbreviation of Charles.
How popular is the name Chaz in 2025?
Chaz ranked #4,568 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 22 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Chaz?
10,074 babies have been named Chaz in the United States since 1974, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Chaz most popular?
Chaz peaked in 1988, when 538 newborns received the name.
Is Chaz a boy or girl name?
Chaz is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 98% of babies with the name.
Is the name Chaz rising or falling?
Chaz is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Chaz?
Well-known people named Chaz include Chaz Bono (writer).