Chubasco
A Spanish word meaning a brief, heavy rain shower or squall.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Chubasco. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Chubasco today is around 49 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Chubasco births was 1973 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Chubasco. 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 Chubasco. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1973
5 babies that year
Average age
49
years old
1973 SSA rank
#5,219
Tracked since 1973
Popularity
Chubasco: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Chubasco 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 Chubasco during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Chubasco
The name Chubasco is derived from the Spanish word "chubasco," which means a sudden, violent rainstorm or squall. Its origin can be traced back to the Latin word "pluvia," meaning rain or rainstorm. This name has its roots in the Spanish language and culture, and it was likely used initially to describe the ferocity and intensity of a thunderstorm.
In the early days, the name Chubasco may have been used as a descriptive term or nickname for someone whose personality or temperament resembled the force and unpredictability of a squall. It's possible that this name was later adopted as a given name, although its earliest recorded use as a personal name is unclear.
One of the earliest known individuals with the name Chubasco was Chubasco Hernández, a Spanish explorer who lived in the 16th century. He was part of the expeditions led by Hernán Cortés during the conquest of Mexico. Another notable figure was Chubasco de Rojas, a Spanish military officer who fought in the Thirty Years' War during the 17th century.
In the 18th century, Chubasco Gutiérrez was a renowned Spanish painter known for his landscapes and seascapes. His works often depicted the power and beauty of storms, which may have been a nod to the meaning of his name.
Moving into the 19th century, Chubasco García was a Mexican revolutionary who fought alongside Pancho Villa during the Mexican Revolution. He was known for his bravery and unwavering determination, which could be likened to the fierce nature of a chubasco.
In the 20th century, Chubasco Morales was a celebrated Chilean poet whose works often explored the themes of nature, passion, and the human experience. His poems were known for their vivid imagery and emotional intensity, much like the sudden and powerful rainstorms that his name evoked.
While the name Chubasco may not be as common today, it carries a rich history and a unique connection to the natural world. Its association with the raw power and unpredictability of storms has given it a distinct character and has likely contributed to its enduring appeal as a given name.
People
Chubasco + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Chubasco 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
Chubasco: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Chubasco?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Chubasco 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 Chubasco a common name?
We classify Chubasco 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 Chubasco most popular?
The single biggest year for Chubasco was 1973, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Chubasco is about 49 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 Chubasco in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Chubasco a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Chubasco 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 Chubasco still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Chubasco 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 Chubasco 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 are named Chubasco?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.