Chosen
A name meaning "divinely elected or selected".
Name Census estimates that about 2,134 living Americans carry the first name Chosen. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 79.3% of registrations being male. The average person named Chosen today is around 5 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Chosen births was 2024 (559 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Chosen. 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
- • Chosen is a relatively new arrival in the SSA data. The average bearer is just 5 years old, meaning it gained most of its traction in the last two decades.
People living today
2.1K
~ 1 in 160,616 Americans
Peak year
2024
559 babies that year
Average age
5
years old
2024 SSA rank
#619
Tracked since 2003
Gender
Gender distribution for Chosen
Chosen is one of the more evenly split names in the SSA data. Of the 2,148 total registrations, 1,703 (79.3%) were male and 445 (20.7%) were female.
Chosen as a male name
- Ranked #619 in 2024
- 459 male births in 2024
- Peak: 2024 (459 births)
Chosen as a female name
- Ranked #1,966 in 2024
- 100 female births in 2024
- Peak: 2024 (100 births)
Popularity
Chosen: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Chosen from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 1,736 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Chosen 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 Chosen during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Chosens live
The SSA's state-level files cover 28 states and territories. Georgia, Florida, Texas recorded the most babies named Chosen, while Wisconsin, Oklahoma, Kentucky recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 54 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Chosen
The name Chosen has its roots in the Hebrew language and culture, originating from the word "bachur," which means "chosen one" or "elect." This name is deeply connected to religious and spiritual traditions, particularly in Judaism and Christianity.
In the Hebrew Bible, the term "chosen" is often used to refer to the Israelites as the chosen people of God. The Book of Deuteronomy emphasizes this concept, stating that the Israelites were chosen by God to be a treasured possession among all the nations. The name Chosen may have been bestowed upon individuals to signify their divine selection or spiritual calling.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Chosen can be found in the Book of Judges, where Chosen is mentioned as the son of Caleb, a prominent figure in the conquest of Canaan. This biblical reference suggests that the name has been in use for centuries.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Chosen. In the 16th century, Chosen Rigdon was an influential leader in the Latter Day Saint movement and a close associate of Joseph Smith, the founder of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He played a significant role in the early development of the Mormon faith.
In the 19th century, Chosen Revels was an African American actor and playwright who gained recognition for his performances in Shakespeare's plays. He was a prominent figure in the development of African American theater and is considered a pioneer in the field.
Another notable figure with the name Chosen was Chosen Jacobs, a Native American actor and activist of the Akwesasne Mohawk nation. He appeared in several films and television shows, including "The Revenant" and "Longmire," and was an advocate for indigenous rights and environmental causes.
In the field of literature, Chosen Osaze was a Nigerian author and poet known for his works exploring themes of identity, culture, and social issues. His poetry collections, such as "The Chosen Tongue," received critical acclaim and contributed to the literary landscape of Nigeria.
Lastly, Chosen Lee was a Korean-American martial artist and actor who gained fame for his roles in action films and television shows. He was known for his expertise in various martial arts disciplines and his contributions to popularizing Asian cinema in the West.
These individuals, spanning various time periods and fields, have left their mark on history, each embodying the essence of being "chosen" for their respective callings and contributions to society.
People
Chosen + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Chosen 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
Chosen: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Chosen?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 2,134 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Chosen 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 160,616 US residents.
Is Chosen a common name?
We classify Chosen as "Rare". It ranks above 94% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 2,148 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Chosen most popular?
The single biggest year for Chosen was 2024, when 559 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Chosen is about 5 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Chosen a male name?
Yes, 79.3% of people registered as Chosen 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.
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.