Find out how popular the first name Chaz has been for the last 50 years (from 1974 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Chaz by gender

Based on the last 50 years of data, Chaz is more commonly used as a male name, with approximately 98% of people named Chaz being male.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 39 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Chaz.

The history of the first name Chaz

The name Chaz is a diminutive form of the name Charles, which is derived from the Germanic name Karl. The name Karl originated from the common adjective "karl," meaning "man" or "husband." It gained popularity in the 9th century after the reign of Charlemagne, the King of the Franks.

The name Charles was later introduced to England by the Norman conquest in 1066. It became a popular name among the English royalty and nobility. One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Chaz can be found in the 16th century, when it was used as a diminutive form of Charles.

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Chaz. One of the earliest was Chaz Bono (born 1969), an American writer, musician, and LGBTQ+ rights activist. Bono is the child of entertainers Sonny Bono and Cher and is known for their advocacy work.

Another notable figure was Chaz Palminteri (born 1952), an American actor, screenwriter, and playwright. Palminteri is best known for his performance in the film "A Bronx Tale," which he also wrote and adapted for the stage.

In the world of sports, Chaz Schilens (born 1985) is a former American football wide receiver who played in the National Football League (NFL) for several teams, including the Oakland Raiders and New York Jets.

The name Chaz has also been associated with musicians, such as Chaz Bundick (born 1987), better known by his stage name Toro y Moi, an American singer-songwriter, and record producer.

Lastly, Chaz Guest (born 1971) is a British actor and writer, known for his roles in television series like "This Life" and "Queer as Folk."

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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