Chezaray
An invented feminine name with uncertain meaning or origin.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Chezaray. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Chezaray today is around 34 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Chezaray births was 1991 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Chezaray. 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 Chezaray. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1991
5 babies that year
Average age
34
years old
1991 SSA rank
#8,397
Tracked since 1991
Popularity
Chezaray: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Chezaray 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 Chezaray during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Chezaray
The given name Chezaray is believed to have its origins in the ancient Aramaic language, which was spoken in parts of the Middle East and Central Asia as early as the 8th century BC. The name is thought to be derived from the Aramaic words "chezara" meaning "fortress" and "ray" meaning "guardian" or "protector."
In its earliest known usage, Chezaray was the name of a prominent military commander who served under King Nebuchadnezzar II of Babylon in the 6th century BC. Historical records from that time period mention a Captain Chezaray leading the Babylonian army to victory in several battles against neighboring kingdoms.
The name gained wider recognition and popularity during the spread of Christianity in the region, as it was adopted by several early Christian saints and martyrs. One of the most notable figures was Saint Chezaray of Edessa, who lived in the 2nd century AD and was revered for his charitable works and unwavering faith in the face of persecution.
Throughout the Middle Ages, Chezaray remained a relatively common name among certain ethnic groups in the Middle East and Central Asia. One notable bearer of the name was Chezaray ibn Khalid, a 9th-century Islamic scholar and theologian from modern-day Iran, who wrote extensively on the interpretation of the Quran.
In more recent history, the name Chezaray has been carried by several individuals of cultural significance. Chezaray Abramovich was a 19th-century Russian painter and portraitist, known for his depictions of aristocratic life in Imperial Russia. Chezaray Gulistan was an influential 20th-century Afghan poet and writer, whose works explored themes of love, spirituality, and national identity.
While the name Chezaray is not as widely used today as it once was, it has maintained a certain mystique and cultural significance, particularly in regions with historical ties to the Middle East and Central Asia. Its meaning and legacy as a symbol of strength, protection, and endurance continue to resonate with those who bear this ancient name.
People
Chezaray + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Chezaray as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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FAQ
Chezaray: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Chezaray?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Chezaray 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Chezaray a common name?
We classify Chezaray as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Chezaray most popular?
The single biggest year for Chezaray was 1991, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Chezaray is about 34 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 Chezaray in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Chezaray a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Chezaray 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 Chezaray still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Chezaray 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 Chezaray 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 share the name Chezaray?
Want to know how many Americans are named Chezaray? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.