Chay
Boy nameChay has been given to 429 babies in the U.S. since 1972. It peaked in 1992.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
429
Peak year
1992 (24 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1972
10-year trend
New / returning
Gender split
13% girls / 87% boys
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Chay — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Chay.
FAQ
How popular is the name Chay?
Chay has been given to 429 babies in the U.S. since 1972. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Chay peak?
Chay peaked in 1992, when 24 babies were given the name.
Is Chay a girl or boy name?
Chay is primarily a boy name (87% of babies named Chay are boys).
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