Chass
A masculine name derived from French meaning "hunter" or "seeker".
Name Census estimates that about 9 living Americans carry the first name Chass. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Chass today is around 42 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Chass births was 1972 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Chass. 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 Chass. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
9
~ 1 in 38,083,815 Americans
Peak year
1972
5 babies that year
Average age
42
years old
2000 SSA rank
#10,633
Tracked since 1972
Popularity
Chass: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Chass from the 1970s through to the 2000s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 5 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Chass 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 Chass during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Chass
The name Chass has its origins in ancient Mesopotamia, specifically in the region of Sumer, which is located in modern-day Iraq. It is derived from the Sumerian word "chassu," which means "strong" or "powerful." The name dates back to around 2500 BCE and was commonly given to male children born into noble or warrior families.
One of the earliest recorded references to the name Chass can be found in the Epic of Gilgamesh, a Sumerian epic poem that is considered one of the oldest known literary works. In the epic, there is a character named Chassu, who is described as a mighty warrior and companion of Gilgamesh.
During the height of the Sumerian civilization, the name Chass was popular among the ruling class and was often associated with strength, bravery, and leadership qualities. As the Sumerian culture spread across Mesopotamia, the name also gained popularity in other regions, such as Akkadia and Babylonia.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Chass. One of the earliest recorded was Chassu of Ur, a Sumerian military commander who lived around 2200 BCE and was known for his victories in battles against neighboring city-states.
Another notable figure was Chassu-ilu, a Babylonian priest and scholar who lived during the reign of King Hammurabi in the 18th century BCE. He was renowned for his knowledge of astronomy and mathematics and is credited with making significant contributions to the development of these fields in ancient Mesopotamia.
In the realm of literature, there was Chassu-kin, a Sumerian poet and scribe who lived around 1800 BCE. His works, which have been preserved on clay tablets, provide valuable insights into the cultural and social life of the Sumerian people.
During the Neo-Babylonian period, around 600 BCE, there was a king named Chassu-nadin-ahhe, who ruled for a brief period and is known for his military campaigns against the neighboring Elamite kingdom.
Another notable figure was Chassu-rabbu, a Babylonian astronomer and mathematician who lived in the 5th century BCE. He is credited with developing advanced methods for predicting lunar and solar eclipses, as well as making significant contributions to the study of celestial mechanics.
While the name Chass has its roots in ancient Mesopotamia, it has been adopted and adapted by various cultures throughout history, ensuring its enduring legacy across different regions and time periods.
People
Chass + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Chass 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
Chass: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Chass?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 9 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Chass 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 38,083,815 US residents.
Is Chass a common name?
We classify Chass as "Very Rare". It ranks above 25.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 10 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Chass most popular?
The single biggest year for Chass was 1972, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Chass is about 42 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
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 Chass in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Chass a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Chass 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 Chass still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Chass 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 Chass 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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people share the name Chass?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.