Chas
Boy nameChas has been given to 3,223 babies in the U.S. since 1880. It peaked in 1915.
Meaning & origin
From Chas.; Originally an abbreviation of "Charles".
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
3,223
Peak year
1915 (99 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1880
10-year trend
▼ -29%
Gender split
0% girls / 100% boys
Rank through the decades
Chas's rank among U.S. boy names at 25-year milestones.
| Year | Boys rank |
|---|---|
| 1900 | #448 |
| 1925 | #905 |
— means outside the top 1000 that year.
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Chas — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Chas.
FAQ
How popular is the name Chas?
Chas has been given to 3,223 babies in the U.S. since 1880. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Chas peak?
Chas peaked in 1915, when 99 babies were given the name.
Is Chas a girl or boy name?
Chas is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Chas are boys).
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