Chinguun
A masculine Mongolian given name meaning "fearless" or "brave".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Chinguun. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Chinguun today is around 9 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Chinguun births was 2017 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Chinguun. 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 Chinguun. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2017
5 babies that year
Average age
9
years old
2017 SSA rank
#12,635
Tracked since 2017
Popularity
Chinguun: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Chinguun 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 Chinguun during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Chinguun
The name Chinguun has its origins in the Mongolian language and culture, dating back to the medieval period. It is derived from the Mongolian word "chingis," which means "supreme ruler" or "universal leader." This name is closely associated with the legendary Mongolian conqueror Genghis Khan, whose birth name was Temüjin Borjigin but was later given the title "Chingis Khan" (Supreme Ruler).
The name Chinguun first appeared in historical records during the 13th century, when the Mongol Empire was at its peak under Genghis Khan's leadership. It was a name bestowed upon male children born into noble Mongolian families, symbolizing strength, power, and leadership qualities. The name was also used to honor the legacy of Genghis Khan, who united the nomadic Mongol tribes and established one of the largest contiguous empires in history.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Chinguun was Chinguun Tsetsen, a prominent Mongolian scholar and writer who lived in the 16th century. He was known for his contributions to Mongolian literature and his translation of Buddhist texts from Tibetan into Mongolian.
Another notable figure was Chinguun Khaidav, a Mongolian military leader and statesman who lived in the late 17th century. He played a crucial role in defending Mongolia against the Manchu invasion and preserving the country's independence.
In the 19th century, Chinguun Galdan was a famous Mongolian artist and calligrapher. His intricate calligraphy works and paintings were widely admired and are now considered significant cultural treasures in Mongolia.
During the 20th century, Chinguun Idemjav was a prominent Mongolian writer and poet. He is best known for his contributions to modern Mongolian literature and his efforts to preserve traditional Mongolian cultural heritage.
Another notable figure was Chinguun Naidanzhap, a Mongolian politician and diplomat who served as the first ambassador of Mongolia to the United States in the early 20th century. He played a crucial role in establishing diplomatic relations between Mongolia and other countries.
While the name Chinguun has deep historical roots and connections to the Mongolian culture and tradition, it is important to note that this report focuses solely on the first name and does not include information on its use as a surname or any modern census data.
People
Chinguun + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Chinguun 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
Chinguun: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Chinguun?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Chinguun 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 Chinguun a common name?
We classify Chinguun 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 Chinguun most popular?
The single biggest year for Chinguun was 2017, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Chinguun is about 9 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 Chinguun in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Chinguun a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Chinguun 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 Chinguun still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Chinguun 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 Chinguun 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 Chinguun?
For a quick modern take, check how many people have the name Chinguun on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.