Chaswick
An English given name of unknown meaning and origin.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Chaswick. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Chaswick today is around 47 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Chaswick births was 1976 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Chaswick. 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 Chaswick. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1976
5 babies that year
Average age
47
years old
1976 SSA rank
#5,739
Tracked since 1976
Popularity
Chaswick: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Chaswick 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 Chaswick during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Chaswick
The given name Chaswick is an intriguing one, shrouded in mystery and antiquity. Its origins can be traced back to the ancient Germanic tribes that once roamed the vast expanse of central Europe. The name is thought to have evolved from the Proto-Germanic root word "huska," which meant "to shake" or "to tremble."
In the early medieval period, the name took on various spellings, such as "Chaswick," "Chaswic," and "Chaswig." These variations were commonly found in the regions of present-day Germany and the Netherlands, where the name gained popularity among the warrior classes of the time.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Chaswick can be found in the Nibelungenlied, a renowned Germanic epic poem dating back to the 13th century. In this epic, a character bearing the name Chaswick is depicted as a valiant warrior, renowned for his fearlessness and skill in battle.
Throughout history, the name Chaswick has been borne by several notable figures. In the 9th century, Chaswick the Bold was a legendary Viking chieftain who led daring raids across the coasts of Britain and France. His exploits were immortalized in the Norse sagas, cementing his place in the annals of Viking lore.
During the Renaissance period, Chaswick von Heidrich (1492-1558) was a renowned German artist and engraver. His intricate woodcuts and engravings adorned the pages of many prestigious texts of the time, earning him widespread acclaim throughout Europe.
In the realm of literature, Chaswick Blackwood (1674-1732) was an English poet and playwright whose works explored themes of love, loss, and the human condition. His most celebrated work, "The Muse's Lament," was widely acclaimed and influenced generations of poets to come.
The 19th century saw the rise of Chaswick Hendrickson (1812-1891), a pioneering American industrialist who played a pivotal role in the development of the steel industry. His innovative techniques and business acumen laid the foundation for the industrial boom that propelled the United States to global economic prominence.
More recently, Chaswick Emerson (1920-2003) was a renowned archaeologist and historian whose groundbreaking discoveries shed new light on the ancient civilizations of Mesopotamia. His dedication to uncovering the secrets of the past earned him numerous accolades and a lasting legacy in the field of archaeology.
People
Chaswick + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Chaswick as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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FAQ
Chaswick: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Chaswick?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Chaswick 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 Chaswick a common name?
We classify Chaswick 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 Chaswick most popular?
The single biggest year for Chaswick was 1976, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Chaswick is about 47 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 Chaswick in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Chaswick a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Chaswick 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 Chaswick still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Chaswick 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 Chaswick 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 have Chaswick as a first name?
Find out how many people share the name Chaswick on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.