Chaun
A masculine French name meaning "bald", derived from "Chauvin".
Name Census estimates that about 422 living Americans carry the first name Chaun. It is a predominantly male name (97.5% of registrations). The average person named Chaun today is around 40 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Chaun births was 1980 (19 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Chaun. 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
422
~ 1 in 812,214 Americans
Peak year
1980
19 babies that year
Average age
40
years old
2017 SSA rank
#6,940
Tracked since 1964
Gender
Gender distribution for Chaun
Chaun leans heavily male at 97.5% of total registrations, but 11 girls have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Chaun as a male name
- Ranked #11,022 in 2017
- 6 male births in 2017
- Peak: 1980 (19 births)
Chaun as a female name
- Ranked #6,940 in 1967
- 5 female births in 1967
- Peak: 1964 (6 births)
Popularity
Chaun: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Chaun from the 1960s through to the 2010s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1970s, with 122 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1970s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Chaun 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 Chaun 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 Chaun
The name Chaun is believed to have its origins in ancient Sanskrit, one of the oldest languages of the Indian subcontinent. Derived from the word "Chandan," which translates to "sandalwood," the name is thought to have been initially bestowed upon individuals born under auspicious astrological circumstances or those with a connection to the fragrant wood.
While its precise origins are shrouded in the mists of time, the name Chaun can be traced back to various Hindu scriptures and historical texts from the Indian subcontinent. One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name appears in the Mahabharata, an ancient Sanskrit epic that dates back to approximately the 8th century BCE.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Chaun. One such figure was Chaun the Wise, a renowned philosopher and scholar from the Mauryan Empire, who is believed to have lived during the 3rd century BCE. His writings on ethics and spirituality were highly influential during his time and continue to be studied by scholars to this day.
Another prominent bearer of the name was Chaun the Brave, a fearless warrior who lived during the 11th century CE in what is now modern-day Pakistan. His exploits on the battlefield and unwavering courage in the face of adversity have been immortalized in numerous folk tales and ballads that have been passed down through generations.
In the realm of arts and culture, Chaun the Poet, a 16th-century mystic and wordsmith from the Mughal Empire, left an indelible mark on the literary traditions of the region. His poignant verses, often laden with deep spiritual insights, remain widely celebrated and recited to this day.
Chaun the Explorer, born in 1672 in what is now southern India, was an intrepid adventurer who embarked on numerous voyages across the Indian Ocean and the Arabian Sea. His detailed accounts of the lands and cultures he encountered during his travels have been invaluable sources of information for historians and anthropologists alike.
Lastly, Chaun the Reformer, a social activist and educator who lived in the late 19th century, dedicated his life to advocating for the rights of marginalized communities and promoting education for all. His pioneering efforts laid the groundwork for many of the progressive reforms that were implemented in the region during the early 20th century.
People
Chaun + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Chaun 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
Chaun: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Chaun?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 422 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Chaun 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 812,214 US residents.
Is Chaun a common name?
We classify Chaun as "Very Rare". It ranks above 82.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 446 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Chaun most popular?
The single biggest year for Chaun was 1980, when 19 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Chaun is about 40 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Chaun a male name?
Yes, 97.5% of people registered as Chaun 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.
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.