Chaim
boy name#666 in 2025Chaim entered the US charts in 1942, peaked at #607 in 2022, ranks #666 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1942–2025
#666
rank today
#607
peak (2022)
411
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1940s | #2667 |
| 1950s | #1361 |
| 1960s | #1342 |
| 1970s | #976 |
| 1980s | #898 |
| 1990s | #886 |
| 2000s | #837 |
| 2010s | #742 |
| 2020s | #658 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Chaim has been most popular in New York, New Jersey, Maryland.
Living bearers
About 11,500 people named Chaim are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Chaim alive today was born around 2008, making them about 17 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Chaim in 2025?
- Chaim ranks #666 among US boy names in 2025, with 411 babies given the name.
- When was the name Chaim most popular?
- Chaim peaked in 2022, reaching #607 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Chaim with classmates?
- Chaim will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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