Chaim
A male given name from Hebrew.
Every Chaim since 1942 — 12,078 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Chaim
Chaim is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #666 in 2025 with 411 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1942, 12,078 American babies have been named Chaim. Its peak came in 2022, when 462 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Chaim stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Chaim year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 411 | #666 |
| 2024 | — | — | 399 | #682 |
| 2023 | — | — | 444 | #626 |
| 2022 | — | — | 462 | #607 |
| 2021 | — | — | 383 | #694 |
| 2020 | — | — | 386 | #673 |
| 2019 | — | — | 360 | #699 |
| 2018 | — | — | 314 | #751 |
| 2017 | — | — | 347 | #706 |
| 2016 | — | — | 326 | #749 |
| 2015 | — | — | 347 | #715 |
| 2014 | — | — | 291 | #790 |
| 2013 | — | — | 341 | #700 |
| 2012 | — | — | 339 | #701 |
| 2011 | — | — | 299 | #757 |
| 2010 | — | — | 245 | #859 |
| 2009 | — | — | 270 | #818 |
| 2008 | — | — | 273 | #804 |
| 2007 | — | — | 275 | #787 |
| 2006 | — | — | 237 | #847 |
| 2005 | — | — | 239 | #803 |
| 2004 | — | — | 213 | #836 |
| 2003 | — | — | 213 | #823 |
| 2002 | — | — | 184 | #886 |
| 2001 | — | — | 174 | #902 |
| 2000 | — | — | 182 | #870 |
| 1995 | — | — | 130 | #972 |
| 1990 | — | — | 132 | #893 |
| 1985 | 6 | #9,475 | 109 | #867 |
| 1980 | — | — | 69 | #1,090 |
| 1975 | — | — | 76 | #939 |
| 1970 | — | — | 54 | #1,117 |
| 1965 | — | — | 25 | #1,565 |
| 1960 | — | — | 62 | #966 |
| 1955 | — | — | 29 | #1,422 |
| 1950 | — | — | 17 | #1,828 |
| 1945 | — | — | 5 | #3,395 |
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Famous people named Chaim
- Chaim Weizmann Politician · 1874–1952
- Chaim Soutine Painter · 1893–1943
- Chaim Herzog Diplomat · 1918–1997
- Chaim Topol Actor · b. 1935
- Chaim Rumkowski Politician · 1877–1944
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Chaim mean?
A male given name from Hebrew.
How popular is the name Chaim in 2025?
Chaim ranked #666 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 411 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Chaim?
12,078 babies have been named Chaim in the United States since 1942, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Chaim most popular?
Chaim peaked in 2022, when 462 newborns received the name.
Is Chaim a boy or girl name?
Chaim is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Chaim rising or falling?
Chaim is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Chaim?
Well-known people named Chaim include Chaim Weizmann (politician), Chaim Soutine (painter), Chaim Herzog (diplomat).