Chayanne
Every Chayanne since 1987 — 622 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Chayanne
Chayanne is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #12,386 in 2025 with 5 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1987, 622 American babies have been named Chayanne — about 64% boys and 36% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2000, when 46 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Chayanne stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Chayanne 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 | — | — | 5 | #12,386 |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — |
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| 2022 | — | — | — | — |
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| 2016 | — | — | 8 | #8,997 |
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| 2012 | — | — | 5 | #12,608 |
| 2011 | — | — | 8 | #8,898 |
| 2010 | — | — | — | — |
| 2009 | 13 | #9,008 | 8 | #9,129 |
| 2008 | — | — | 8 | #9,140 |
| 2007 | 9 | #11,836 | 16 | #5,472 |
| 2006 | 5 | #17,687 | 18 | #4,894 |
| 2005 | — | — | 12 | #6,290 |
| 2004 | 6 | #14,540 | 11 | #6,595 |
| 2003 | 14 | #7,675 | 14 | #5,315 |
| 2002 | 11 | #8,971 | 13 | #5,450 |
| 2001 | 17 | #6,382 | 16 | #4,707 |
| 2000 | 29 | #4,210 | 17 | #4,428 |
| 1995 | 11 | #7,614 | 20 | #3,324 |
| 1990 | 5 | #13,354 | 33 | #2,178 |
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Famous people named Chayanne
- Chayanne Singer · b. 1968
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Chayanne in 2025?
Chayanne ranked #12,386 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 5 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Chayanne?
622 babies have been named Chayanne in the United States since 1987, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Chayanne most popular?
Chayanne peaked in 2000, when 46 newborns received the name.
Is Chayanne a boy or girl name?
Chayanne is used for both: about 36% of babies named Chayanne have been girls and 64% boys.
Is the name Chayanne rising or falling?
Chayanne is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Chayanne?
Well-known people named Chayanne include Chayanne (singer).