Chamroeun
A Cambodian name meaning "glorious prosperity" or "prosperous blossom".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Chamroeun. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Chamroeun today is around 39 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Chamroeun births was 1985 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Chamroeun. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Chamroeun. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1985
5 babies that year
Average age
39
years old
1985 SSA rank
#6,686
Tracked since 1985
Census
Chamroeun in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 279 people with the first name Chamroeun, which placed it at #30,942 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#30,942
National first-name rank
People counted
279
279 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.1
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Asian and Pacific Islander
96.8% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Chamroeun
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Chamroeun is Asian/Pacific Islander at 96.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.4%) and Two or More Races (1.4%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Chamroeun described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Chamroeun at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Asian and Pacific Islander96.8% · 270
- Hispanic or Latino1.4% · 4
- Two or more races1.4% · 4
- White0.4% · 1
Popularity
Chamroeun: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Chamroeun by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Chamroeun during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Chamroeun
The name Chamroeun originates from the Khmer language spoken in Cambodia. It is derived from the Old Khmer words "chamr" meaning "moon" and "oeun" meaning "to live or exist". The name can be traced back to the 6th century CE during the Khmer Empire period.
Chamroeun was a common name among the Khmer people, particularly in the regions around the Angkor Empire which flourished from the 9th to the 15th century. The name appears in several stone inscriptions and historical records from this era, indicating its widespread use.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Chamroeun was a renowned Khmer scholar and poet who lived during the 12th century. His works were widely celebrated and influential in shaping the literary traditions of the Khmer culture.
In the 14th century, there was a notable figure named Chamroeun who served as a high-ranking official in the court of King Jayavarman VII, one of the most powerful rulers of the Khmer Empire. He played a significant role in the administration and governance of the empire during that time.
Another historical figure bearing the name Chamroeun was a skilled architect who lived in the 16th century. He was responsible for the design and construction of several important temples and monuments in Cambodia, including the famous Banteay Srei temple complex.
During the 19th century, a prominent Cambodian Buddhist monk named Chamroeun was known for his teachings and contributions to the preservation of Khmer culture and traditions. He was highly respected among the local communities and played a vital role in the spiritual life of the people.
In more recent times, a Cambodian artist and sculptor named Chamroeun gained recognition for his intricate wood carvings and statues depicting scenes from Khmer mythology and folklore. His works have been exhibited in various galleries and museums around the world, showcasing the rich cultural heritage of Cambodia.
People
Chamroeun + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Chamroeun as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with C
Other first names starting with C with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Chamroeun: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Chamroeun?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Chamroeun going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Chamroeun a common name?
We classify Chamroeun as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Chamroeun most popular?
The single biggest year for Chamroeun was 1985, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Chamroeun is about 39 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Chamroeun in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 279 people with the name Chamroeun, or 0.09 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #30,942 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Chamroeun in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Chamroeun?
The 2020 Census sex table shows Chamroeun on both sides of the split. Of the 285 people counted with this name, 191 were male (67.0%) and 94 were female (33.0%). The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Chamroeun?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Chamroeun is Asian/Pacific Islander at 96.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.4%) and Two or More Races (1.4%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Chamroeun most often in the Census?
Asian/Pacific Islander is the largest reported group for people named Chamroeun in the 2020 Census, accounting for 96.8% (270 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Chamroeun in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Chamroeun a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Chamroeun in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Chamroeun still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Chamroeun in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Chamroeun can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
How common is the name Chamroeun?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.