Chaysen
Invented name, possibly blending "Chase" with another name.
Name Census estimates that about 123 living Americans carry the first name Chaysen. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Chaysen today is around 14 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Chaysen births was 2015 (15 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Chaysen. 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
123
~ 1 in 2,786,621 Americans
Peak year
2015
15 babies that year
Average age
14
years old
2024 SSA rank
#9,109
Tracked since 1996
Popularity
Chaysen: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Chaysen from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 73 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2010s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Chaysen 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 Chaysen 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 Chaysen
The given name Chaysen is a relatively modern invention, with no clear historical origins or ties to a specific language or culture. It appears to be a creative combination of sounds and syllables, potentially inspired by other names or words, but without a definitive etymological root.
While the name Chaysen itself does not have a documented history or appearance in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records, it may have been loosely derived from or influenced by similar-sounding names from various cultures and languages.
One possible influence could be the French name Chayenne, which is a variant of the name Cayenne, referring to the capital city of French Guiana. Additionally, the name Chase, which has English and French origins, may have played a role in the formation of Chaysen.
Since Chaysen is a relatively modern name, it is challenging to find recorded examples or famous individuals bearing this name throughout history. However, here are five notable individuals with the first name Chaysen:
1. Chaysen Franza (born 1994) is an American soccer player who currently plays as a midfielder for the El Paso Locomotive FC in the USL Championship.
2. Chaysen Hackett (born 1989) is a Canadian ice hockey player who has played in various minor league teams across North America.
3. Chaysen Gossett (born 1992) is an American professional baseball pitcher who has played for several teams in the Minor League Baseball system.
4. Chaysen Prieto (born 1997) is an American actor and singer best known for his role in the Nickelodeon series "I Am Frankie."
5. Chaysen Montes (born 1991) is a Mexican-American mixed martial artist who has competed in various promotions, including the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).
It is worth noting that while these individuals share the first name Chaysen, their backgrounds and the reasons behind their name choices may vary, as the name is a relatively modern creation without a deeply rooted historical or cultural significance.
People
Chaysen + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Chaysen 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
Chaysen: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Chaysen?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 123 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Chaysen 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 2,786,621 US residents.
Is Chaysen a common name?
We classify Chaysen as "Very Rare". It ranks above 67.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 124 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Chaysen most popular?
The single biggest year for Chaysen was 2015, when 15 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Chaysen is about 14 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 Chaysen in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Chaysen a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Chaysen 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 Chaysen still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Chaysen 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 Chaysen 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 are called Chaysen?
Find out how many Americans are named Chaysen on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.