Che
Every Che since 1968 — 2,469 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Che
Che is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #7,773 in 2025 with 10 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1968, 2,469 American babies have been named Che — about 85% boys and 15% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1974, when 112 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 Che stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Che 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 | — | — | 10 | #7,773 |
| 2024 | — | — | 15 | #5,959 |
| 2023 | — | — | 8 | #9,066 |
| 2022 | — | — | 19 | #5,055 |
| 2021 | — | — | 20 | #4,808 |
| 2020 | — | — | 12 | #6,702 |
| 2019 | — | — | 22 | #4,508 |
| 2018 | — | — | 14 | #6,089 |
| 2017 | — | — | 16 | #5,570 |
| 2016 | — | — | 15 | #5,834 |
| 2015 | — | — | 20 | #4,746 |
| 2014 | — | — | 21 | #4,564 |
| 2013 | — | — | 12 | #6,677 |
| 2012 | — | — | 30 | #3,547 |
| 2011 | 5 | #17,334 | 23 | #4,249 |
| 2010 | — | — | 28 | #3,726 |
| 2009 | — | — | 33 | #3,348 |
| 2008 | — | — | 41 | #2,889 |
| 2007 | — | — | 29 | #3,614 |
| 2006 | — | — | 44 | #2,665 |
| 2005 | 5 | #17,023 | 44 | #2,533 |
| 2004 | 8 | #11,834 | 40 | #2,650 |
| 2003 | 5 | #16,273 | 30 | #3,129 |
| 2002 | 5 | #15,940 | 43 | #2,383 |
| 2001 | — | — | 31 | #2,943 |
| 2000 | 5 | #15,514 | 41 | #2,340 |
| 1995 | 5 | #13,841 | 31 | #2,456 |
| 1990 | 12 | #6,947 | 33 | #2,179 |
| 1985 | 17 | #4,491 | 21 | #2,437 |
| 1980 | 9 | #6,882 | 53 | #1,274 |
| 1975 | 15 | #4,177 | 82 | #906 |
| 1970 | 15 | #3,895 | 92 | #839 |
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Famous people named Che
- Che Guevara Social activist · 1928–1967
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Che in 2025?
Che ranked #7,773 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 10 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Che?
2,469 babies have been named Che in the United States since 1968, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Che most popular?
Che peaked in 1974, when 112 newborns received the name.
Is Che a boy or girl name?
Che is used for both: about 15% of babies named Che have been girls and 85% boys.
Is the name Che rising or falling?
Che is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Che?
Well-known people named Che include Che Guevara (social activist).