Chucky
A diminutive of the male given name Chuck, related to Charles.
Every Chucky since 1948 — 609 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Chucky
Chucky 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 1948, 609 American babies have been named Chucky. Its peak came in 1961, when 36 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 Chucky stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Chucky year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
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| 2001 | — | — |
| 2000 | 5 | #10,647 |
| 1995 | — | — |
| 1990 | 6 | #7,335 |
| 1985 | — | — |
| 1980 | 7 | #5,023 |
| 1975 | 24 | #1,955 |
| 1970 | 16 | #2,313 |
| 1965 | 9 | #2,820 |
| 1960 | 30 | #1,465 |
| 1955 | 10 | #2,598 |
| 1950 | 11 | #2,335 |
| 1945 | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — |
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| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Chucky
- Chucky Atkins Basketball player · b. 1974
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Chucky mean?
A diminutive of the male given name Chuck, related to Charles.
How popular is the name Chucky in 2025?
Chucky 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 Chucky?
609 babies have been named Chucky in the United States since 1948, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Chucky most popular?
Chucky peaked in 1961, when 36 newborns received the name.
Is Chucky a boy or girl name?
Chucky is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Chucky rising or falling?
Chucky has been roughly stable over the past decade.
Who are famous people named Chucky?
Well-known people named Chucky include Chucky Atkins (basketball player).