Chuck: Name Popularity, History & Rankings (1880

Rank 2025

#8,381

among boys

Babies in 2025

named Chuck

How common

1 in 189,786

boys born in 2025

Peak year

1961

1,285 babies

All-time total

17,871

#880 all-time among boys

First recorded

1914

in Social Security records

Chuck popularity over time

17,871 babies have been named Chuck since 1914, 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

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	Boys	Per year	Change	Best rank
1880s	–	–	–	–
1890s	–	–	–	–
1900s	–	–	–	–
1910s	24	2	–	#2,484
1920s	193	19	+704%	#1,273
1930s	663	66	+244%	#577
1940s	2,349	235	+254%	#356
1950s	4,113	411	+75%	#224
1960s	7,614	761	+85%	#217
1970s	1,879	188	-75%	#439
1980s	576	58	-69%	#1,014
1990s	225	23	-61%	#2,018
2000s	112	11	-50%	#4,429
2010s	87	9	-22%	#5,555
2020s (to 2025)	36	6	-31%	#7,865

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.

How old are people named Chuck?

The median living Chuck is about 63 years old; half are between 57 and 67. An estimated 14 thousand people named Chuck 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.

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

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

1 Chuck Norris American martial artist and actor (1940–2026) Contemporary
2 Chuck Schumer American politician (born 1950) Contemporary
3 Chuck Grassley American politician (born 1933) Contemporary
4 Chuck Berry American musician (1926–2017) Contemporary
5 Chuck Lorre American television writer and producer (born 1952) Contemporary
6 Chuck Connors American athlete and actor (1921–1992) Contemporary
7 Chuck Yeager American flying ace and test pilot (1923–2020) Contemporary
8 Chuck Liddell American mixed martial arts fighter (born 1969) Contemporary
9 Chuck Palahniuk American novelist (born 1962) Contemporary
10 Chuck Mangione American jazz musician (1940–2025) Contemporary
11 Chuck Schuldiner American musician (1967–2001) Contemporary
12 Chuck Feeney Irish-American businessman and philanthropist (1931–2023) Contemporary
13 Chuck Jones American animator (1912–2002) Contemporary
14 Chuck D American rapper (born 1960) Contemporary
15 Chuck Russell American filmmaker (1958–2026) Contemporary
16 Chuck Hagel American politician and soldier (born 1946) Contemporary
17 Chuck Robb American politician and military officer (born 1939) Contemporary
18 Chuck Daly American basketball coach (1930–2009) Contemporary
19 Chuck Leavell American musician (born 1952) Contemporary
20 Chuck Palumbo American professional wrestler b. 1971 · Contemporary

Portraits from Wikipedia (Wikimedia Commons).

Frequently asked questions

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

How old is the average Chuck?

The median living Chuck is about 63 years old. Half of all living Chucks are between 57 and 67 years old.

How many people named Chuck are alive today?

An estimated 14 thousand people named Chuck are alive in the United States, based on 17,871 recorded births and Social Security life tables.

What does the name Chuck mean?

Chuck is a masculine given name or a nickname for Charles or Charlie.

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 Schumer (politician), Chuck Grassley (politician).

Names like Chuck

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

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