Chin

Boy name

Chin has been given to 135 babies in the U.S. since 1880. It peaked in 1881.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

135

Peak year

1881 (11 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1880

10-year trend

New / returning

Gender split

All boys

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

7,628 babies since 1910

4,618 babies since 1885

3,493 babies since 1942

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

104 babies since 1881

65 babies since 1880

Same era and popularity as Chin, avoiding matching initials or rhymes.

Sisters

Brothers

How popular is the name Chin?

Chin has been given to 135 babies in the U.S. since 1880. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Chin peak?

Chin peaked in 1881, when 11 babies were given the name.

Is Chin a girl or boy name?

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

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