Unisex name · peaked 1974

Chane

Every Chane since 1971 — 450 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.

Measure
Births per 1,000 babies of that sex — comparable across eras
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BoysGirls
Rank 2025
among boys
Babies in 2025
<5
named Chane
Peak year
1974
23 babies
All-time total
450
since 1971

The story of Chane

Chane is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.

Since 1971, 450 American babies have been named Chane — about 72% boys and 28% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1974, when 23 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1970s.

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 Chane stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

Chane 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
2024
2023
2022
2021 6 #11,034
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016
2015 5 #12,399
2014
2013
2012 5 #12,603
2011
2010 5 #12,561
2009 10 #7,785
2008 9 #8,424
2007 6 #11,149
2006 8 #8,861
2005 5 #11,741
2004 9 #7,630
2003 5 #11,159
2002
2001 5 #10,839
2000 7 #12,037 5 #10,628
1995 5 #13,808 11 #5,184
1990 9 #8,607 9 #5,447
1985 6 #9,483 10 #4,091
1980 10 #3,888
1975 6 #8,135 13 #2,925
1970
1965
1960
1955
1950
1945
1940
1935
1930
1925
1920
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1900
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1890
1885
1880

Frequently asked questions

How popular is the name Chane in 2025?

Chane did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.

How many people are named Chane?

450 babies have been named Chane in the United States since 1971, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Chane most popular?

Chane peaked in 1974, when 23 newborns received the name.

Is Chane a boy or girl name?

Chane is used for both: about 28% of babies named Chane have been girls and 72% boys.

Is the name Chane rising or falling?

Chane is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.

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