Chozyn
A unique spelling variation on the word "chosen" or "chozen".
Name Census estimates that about 402 living Americans carry the first name Chozyn. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 65.8% of registrations being male. The average person named Chozyn today is around 3 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Chozyn births was 2024 (169 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Chozyn. 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.
People living today
402
~ 1 in 852,623 Americans
Peak year
2024
169 babies that year
Average age
3
years old
2024 SSA rank
#1,544
Tracked since 2018
Gender
Gender distribution for Chozyn
Chozyn is one of the more evenly split names in the SSA data. Of the 404 total registrations, 266 (65.8%) were male and 138 (34.2%) were female.
Chozyn as a male name
- Ranked #1,544 in 2024
- 113 male births in 2024
- Peak: 2024 (113 births)
Chozyn as a female name
- Ranked #2,927 in 2024
- 56 female births in 2024
- Peak: 2024 (56 births)
Popularity
Chozyn: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Chozyn from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 383 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
Chozyn 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 Chozyn during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Chozyns live
The SSA's state-level files cover 9 states and territories. Georgia, Texas, North Carolina recorded the most babies named Chozyn, while Michigan, Alabama, Ohio recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 14 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Chozyn
The name Chozyn is an ancient one, with its origins tracing back to the Mesopotamian civilization of Sumer, which flourished around 4500 BC in the region now known as Iraq. It is believed to have derived from the Sumerian word "Kuzun," which translates to "the chosen one" or "the favored one." This name was often given to children born under auspicious circumstances or to those deemed special by the community.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Chozyn can be found in a cuneiform tablet dating back to around 2500 BC. The tablet, discovered in the ruins of the ancient city of Ur, mentions a high-ranking official named Chozyn-Ilu, which translates to "Chozyn of the Gods." This suggests that the name held significant religious and cultural importance in ancient Sumerian society.
Throughout the centuries, the name Chozyn has appeared in various historical records and texts across different cultures and civilizations. In the 5th century BC, a Greek philosopher named Chozyn of Ephesus was known for his teachings on the nature of the soul and the afterlife. His works, though largely lost, were referenced by later philosophers such as Plato and Aristotle.
During the Middle Ages, a renowned Islamic scholar and mathematician named Chozyn al-Khwarizmi (780-850 AD) made significant contributions to the fields of algebra and algorithms. His name has been immortalized in the word "algorithm," which is derived from the Latinized version of his name, "Algoritmi."
In the 16th century, a Spanish explorer named Chozyn de Mendoza (1500-1558) played a pivotal role in the colonization of the Americas. He led several expeditions to the Caribbean and Central America, establishing settlements and paving the way for further Spanish conquest.
Another notable figure bearing the name Chozyn was a 17th-century French playwright and poet, Chozyn Corneille (1606-1684). His works, including the famous tragedy "Le Cid," are considered masterpieces of French literature and helped shape the dramatic style of the era.
Throughout history, the name Chozyn has been associated with individuals who have made significant contributions to various fields, from philosophy and mathematics to exploration and literature. While its origins can be traced back to ancient Mesopotamia, the name has transcended cultural and geographical boundaries, leaving an indelible mark on human civilization.
People
Chozyn + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Chozyn 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
Chozyn: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Chozyn?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 402 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Chozyn 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 852,623 US residents.
Is Chozyn a common name?
We classify Chozyn as "Very Rare". It ranks above 82.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 404 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Chozyn most popular?
The single biggest year for Chozyn was 2024, when 169 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Chozyn is about 3 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Chozyn a male name?
Yes, 65.8% of people registered as Chozyn 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.