Challis
girl nameChallis entered the US charts in 1945, peaked at #2916 in 1945, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1945–2025
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rank today
#2916
peak (1945)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1940s | #2916 |
| 1950s | #5414 |
| 1970s | #7273 |
| 1980s | #8219 |
| 1990s | #11402 |
| 2000s | #13595 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Challis are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Challis alive today was born around 1991, making them about 34 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Challis in 2025?
- Challis is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Challis most popular?
- Challis peaked in 1945, reaching #2916 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Challis with classmates?
- Challis will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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