Chantey
girl nameChantey entered the US charts in 1975, peaked at #7749 in 1986, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1975–2025
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rank today
#7749
peak (1986)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1970s | #9276 |
| 1980s | #9126 |
| 1990s | #11773 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Chantey are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Chantey alive today was born around 1982, making them about 43 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Chantey in 2025?
- Chantey is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Chantey most popular?
- Chantey peaked in 1986, reaching #7749 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Chantey with classmates?
- Chantey will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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