Chares
boy nameChares entered the US charts in 1939, peaked at #2706 in 1961, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1939–2025
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rank today
#2706
peak (1961)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1930s | #3480 |
| 1940s | #3321 |
| 1950s | #3320 |
| 1960s | #3475 |
| 1970s | #5464 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Chares are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Chares alive today was born around 1960, making them about 65 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Chares in 2025?
- Chares is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Chares most popular?
- Chares peaked in 1961, reaching #2706 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Chares with classmates?
- Chares will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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