Chirag
Borrowed from Persian چراغ (čirāġ, čarāġ, “lamp, lightsource”).
Every Chirag since 1973 — 667 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Chirag
Chirag 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 1973, 667 American babies have been named Chirag. Its peak came in 1985, when 33 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 Chirag stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Chirag year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | 6 | #11,084 |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — |
| 2017 | — | — |
| 2016 | 5 | #12,547 |
| 2015 | — | — |
| 2014 | 6 | #10,974 |
| 2013 | 9 | #8,236 |
| 2012 | 6 | #11,043 |
| 2011 | 5 | #12,621 |
| 2010 | 7 | #9,878 |
| 2009 | 7 | #10,061 |
| 2008 | 14 | #6,121 |
| 2007 | — | — |
| 2006 | 15 | #5,570 |
| 2005 | 11 | #6,714 |
| 2004 | 10 | #7,062 |
| 2003 | 15 | #5,077 |
| 2002 | 16 | #4,735 |
| 2001 | 14 | #5,172 |
| 2000 | 11 | #5,978 |
| 1995 | 20 | #3,325 |
| 1990 | 18 | #3,332 |
| 1985 | 33 | #1,802 |
| 1980 | 26 | #2,067 |
| 1975 | 11 | #3,278 |
| 1970 | — | — |
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| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Chirag mean?
Borrowed from Persian چراغ (čirāġ, čarāġ, “lamp, lightsource”).
How popular is the name Chirag in 2025?
Chirag 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 Chirag?
667 babies have been named Chirag in the United States since 1973, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Chirag most popular?
Chirag peaked in 1985, when 33 newborns received the name.
Is Chirag a boy or girl name?
Chirag is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Chirag rising or falling?
Chirag is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.