Chattie
A feminine diminutive of Charlotta, ultimately derived from the Germanic name Karlotta.
Name Census estimates that about 11 living Americans carry the first name Chattie. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Chattie today is around 82 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Chattie births was 1919 (10 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Chattie. 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
- • The typical person named Chattie is about 82 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Chatties were born before 1954.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Chattie. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
11
~ 1 in 31,159,485 Americans
Peak year
1919
10 babies that year
Average age
82
years old
1951 SSA rank
#5,534
Tracked since 1886
Popularity
Chattie: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Chattie from the 1880s through to the 1950s, spanning 8 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1920s, with 28 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1920s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Chattie 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 Chattie 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 Chattie
The given name Chattie is believed to have its origins in the Old English language, with its roots traced back to the 7th century. The name is derived from the Old English words "ceattan" and "chattan," which referred to a small cat or kitten. This connection suggests that the name may have initially been a nickname or descriptive term for someone with a playful or agile nature akin to a kitten.
During the Middle Ages, the name Chattie appeared in various medieval records and documents, particularly in regions where Old English was spoken, such as parts of modern-day England and Scotland. While its usage was not widespread, it was occasionally bestowed upon children, likely due to its endearing and affectionate connotations.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Chattie was a woman named Chattie of Lindisfarne, who lived in the 8th century and was known for her skills in embroidery and needlework. She is mentioned in the records of the Lindisfarne Priory, which was an important center of religious and cultural life during that time.
In the 12th century, a woman named Chattie de Montfort gained some notoriety for her involvement in the political affairs of the time. As the wife of a prominent nobleman, she played a role in negotiating alliances and mediating disputes between various noble families.
During the Renaissance period, a poet and playwright named Chattie Walsingham, born in 1542, gained recognition for her works that explored themes of love, nature, and the human condition. Her writings were praised for their lyrical quality and unique perspective.
In the 18th century, a British explorer and adventurer named Chattie Fairchild, born in 1723, embarked on several expeditions to the Americas and the South Pacific. Her detailed accounts of her travels and encounters with indigenous cultures have been preserved in various journals and manuscripts.
Another notable figure with the name Chattie was Chattie Stanhope, born in 1819, who was a prominent advocate for women's rights and education in the Victorian era. She established several schools and institutions that provided educational opportunities for women from underprivileged backgrounds.
While the name Chattie has not been as widely used in recent times, it holds a rich history and connection to various cultures and time periods, serving as a reminder of the diverse origins and meanings that names can carry.
People
Chattie + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Chattie 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
Chattie: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Chattie?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 11 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Chattie 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 31,159,485 US residents.
Is Chattie a common name?
We classify Chattie as "Very Rare". It ranks above 30.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 104 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Chattie most popular?
The single biggest year for Chattie was 1919, when 10 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Chattie is about 82 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 Chattie in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Chattie a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Chattie 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.
Is Chattie still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Chattie 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 Chattie 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 Chattie as a first name?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.