Chuck
Every Chuck since 1914 — 17,871 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Chuck
Chuck is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #8,381 in 2025 with 9 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1914, 17,871 American babies have been named Chuck. Its peak came in 1961, when 1,285 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1960s.
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 Chuck stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Chuck year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 9 | #8,381 |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | 6 | #11,087 |
| 2022 | 10 | #7,865 |
| 2021 | 6 | #11,052 |
| 2020 | 5 | #12,400 |
| 2019 | 8 | #9,055 |
| 2018 | 9 | #8,289 |
| 2017 | 8 | #9,012 |
| 2016 | 12 | #6,799 |
| 2015 | 16 | #5,555 |
| 2014 | 13 | #6,367 |
| 2013 | 7 | #9,841 |
| 2012 | 9 | #8,282 |
| 2011 | — | — |
| 2010 | 5 | #12,586 |
| 2009 | 10 | #7,792 |
| 2008 | 7 | #10,057 |
| 2007 | 15 | #5,694 |
| 2006 | 11 | #6,993 |
| 2005 | 9 | #7,749 |
| 2004 | 5 | #11,669 |
| 2003 | 9 | #7,339 |
| 2002 | 12 | #5,787 |
| 2001 | 17 | #4,514 |
| 2000 | 17 | #4,429 |
| 1995 | 13 | #4,554 |
| 1990 | 37 | #2,018 |
| 1985 | 58 | #1,258 |
| 1980 | 63 | #1,147 |
| 1975 | 209 | #559 |
| 1970 | 346 | #439 |
| 1965 | 592 | #312 |
| 1960 | 1,273 | #218 |
| 1955 | 206 | #511 |
| 1950 | 205 | #466 |
| 1945 | 245 | #380 |
| 1940 | 123 | #524 |
| 1935 | 68 | #742 |
| 1930 | 32 | #1,262 |
| 1925 | 12 | #2,460 |
| 1920 | 12 | #2,482 |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Chuck
- Chuck Norris Actor · b. 1940
- Chuck Berry Musician · 1926–2017
- Chuck Jones Film director · 1912–2002
- Chuck Yeager Pilot · 1923–2020
- Chuck Palahniuk Writer · b. 1962
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Chuck in 2025?
Chuck ranked #8,381 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 9 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Chuck?
17,871 babies have been named Chuck in the United States since 1914, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Chuck most popular?
Chuck peaked in 1961, when 1,285 newborns received the name.
Is Chuck a boy or girl name?
Chuck is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Chuck rising or falling?
Chuck is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Chuck?
Well-known people named Chuck include Chuck Norris (actor), Chuck Berry (musician), Chuck Jones (film director).