Chaz
Boy nameChaz has been given to 10,074 babies in the U.S. since 1974. It peaked in 1988.
Meaning & origin /t͡ʃæz/
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
10,074
Peak year
1988 (538 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1974
10-year trend
▼ -82%
Gender split
2% girls / 98% boys
Rank through the decades
Chaz's rank among U.S. boy names at 25-year milestones.
| Year | Boys rank |
|---|---|
| 2000 | #702 |
— means outside the top 1000 that year.
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Chaz — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Chaz.
FAQ
How popular is the name Chaz?
Chaz has been given to 10,074 babies in the U.S. since 1974. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Chaz peak?
Chaz peaked in 1988, when 538 babies were given the name.
Is Chaz a girl or boy name?
Chaz is primarily a boy name (98% of babies named Chaz are boys).
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