Chanae
A feminine name of Hebrew origin meaning "humble", "modest", or "graceful".
Name Census estimates that about 387 living Americans carry the first name Chanae. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Chanae today is around 37 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Chanae births was 1992 (53 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Chanae. 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.
People living today
387
~ 1 in 885,670 Americans
Peak year
1992
53 babies that year
Average age
37
years old
2006 SSA rank
#15,521
Tracked since 1976
Popularity
Chanae: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Chanae from the 1970s through to the 2000s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 194 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1990s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Chanae 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 Chanae during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Chanaes live
The SSA's state-level files cover 7 states and territories. California, Maryland, Michigan recorded the most babies named Chanae, while Pennsylvania, New York, District of Columbia recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 10 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Chanae
The name Chanae originated from the Hebrew language and culture, with its roots tracing back to ancient times. It is derived from the Hebrew word "channah," which means "grace" or "favor." The name's earliest recorded usage can be found in religious texts from the Old Testament, specifically in the Book of Samuel, where it refers to a woman named Hannah who was the mother of the prophet Samuel.
One of the earliest notable figures bearing the name Chanae was Chanah bat Avraham, a renowned Jewish scholar and poet who lived in the 13th century CE in Spain. Her works, which included religious hymns and poems, were widely celebrated and influential during her time.
In the 16th century, Chanae Franzone, an Italian artist and painter, gained recognition for her portraits and religious artwork. Her works were commissioned by wealthy patrons and churches throughout Italy, reflecting the artistic excellence of the Renaissance period.
The name Chanae also appeared in historical records from the 17th century, with Chanae van Schoonhoven, a Dutch merchant and trader, playing a significant role in the establishment of the Dutch East India Company's trading posts in Southeast Asia.
In the 19th century, Chanae Kalisch, a German-Jewish educator and author, made notable contributions to the field of education. She established schools for Jewish girls and wrote several influential works on Jewish history and literature.
Another prominent figure with the name Chanae was Chanae Windmuller, an Austrian-born American philanthropist and social activist who lived from 1886 to 1978. She dedicated her life to various charitable causes, including supporting women's rights and improving education opportunities for underprivileged children.
Throughout history, the name Chanae has been associated with individuals who have made significant contributions in various fields, reflecting the meaning of "grace" and "favor" embedded in its origins.
People
Chanae + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Chanae as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with C
Other first names starting with C with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Chanae: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Chanae?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 387 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Chanae 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 885,670 US residents.
Is Chanae a common name?
We classify Chanae as "Very Rare". It ranks above 82% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 406 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Chanae most popular?
The single biggest year for Chanae was 1992, when 53 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Chanae is about 37 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Chanae a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Chanae in the SSA data are female. 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.
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.