Chazman
A masculine diminutive form of Charles, meaning "free man" or "strong".
Name Census estimates that about 7 living Americans carry the first name Chazman. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Chazman today is around 36 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Chazman births was 1989 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Chazman. 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 Chazman. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
7
~ 1 in 48,964,905 Americans
Peak year
1989
7 babies that year
Average age
36
years old
1989 SSA rank
#6,324
Tracked since 1989
Popularity
Chazman: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Chazman 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 Chazman during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 7 | 0 | 7 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Chazman
The name Chazman has its origins in the ancient Sumerian language, which was spoken in the region of Mesopotamia (modern-day Iraq) around 3500 BC. It is believed to be derived from the Sumerian words "chaz" meaning "to shine" and "man" meaning "person," thus the name can be loosely translated as "shining person" or "radiant one."
The earliest known historical reference to the name Chazman is found in a cuneiform tablet dating back to the Old Babylonian period (c. 2000-1600 BC). This tablet, which was discovered in the archaeological site of Ur, contains a list of names, including Chazman, which is believed to have been a common name among the Sumerian nobility of that time.
One of the most notable figures in history to bear the name Chazman was a Sumerian high priest who lived during the reign of King Shulgi of Ur (c. 2094-2047 BC). This Chazman was known for his wisdom and his expertise in the interpretation of celestial omens and astrological phenomena.
Another notable bearer of the name Chazman was a Babylonian astrologer and scribe who lived during the reign of King Nebuchadnezzar II (c. 605-562 BC). This Chazman is credited with the compilation of several important astrological texts and is believed to have been one of the most respected scholars of his time.
In the ancient Persian Empire, there was a famous general named Chazman who served under King Darius the Great (c. 550-486 BC). This Chazman was renowned for his military prowess and is said to have played a pivotal role in the Persian conquest of Greece during the Greco-Persian Wars.
During the Hellenistic period, there was a Greek philosopher named Chazman who lived in Alexandria, Egypt, in the 3rd century BC. This Chazman was a student of the famous philosopher Pyrrho and is credited with developing a philosophical school of thought known as "Chazmanism," which emphasized the importance of skepticism and the suspension of judgment.
In the medieval Islamic world, there was a renowned Persian poet and mystic named Chazman al-Qazwini (c. 1150-1220 AD) who was known for his beautiful and profound spiritual poetry. His works were widely read and admired throughout the Persian-speaking world and had a significant influence on the development of Sufi literature.
People
Chazman + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Chazman as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with C
Other first names starting with C with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Chazman: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Chazman?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 7 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Chazman 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 48,964,905 US residents.
Is Chazman a common name?
We classify Chazman as "Very Rare". It ranks above 23.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 7 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Chazman most popular?
The single biggest year for Chazman was 1989, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Chazman is about 36 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 Chazman in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Chazman a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Chazman 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 Chazman still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Chazman 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 Chazman 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 common is the name Chazman?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.