Chans

Boy name

Chans has been given to 32 babies in the U.S. since 1984. It peaked in 1994.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

Peak year

1994 (8 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1984

10-year trend

New / returning

Gender split

All boys

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Chans — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Hansboy

15,682 babies since 1880

Chanagirl

13,921 babies since 1944

Names with a similar vibe

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Chans.

32 babies since 1919

32 babies since 1972

32 babies since 1975

32 babies since 1977

32 babies since 1979

32 babies since 1981

32 babies since 1982

32 babies since 1983

FAQ

How popular is the name Chans?

Chans has been given to 32 babies in the U.S. since 1984. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Chans peak?

Chans peaked in 1994, when 8 babies were given the name.

Is Chans a girl or boy name?

Chans is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Chans are boys).

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