Chatham
boy nameChatham entered the US charts in 1984, peaked at #4552 in 1984, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1984–2025
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rank today
#4552
peak (1984)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1980s | #6229 |
| 1990s | #8578 |
| 2000s | #9675 |
| 2010s | #8720 |
| 2020s | #8738 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Chatham are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Chatham is a kid of about 12 — this name's wave is very recent.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Chatham in 2025?
- Chatham is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Chatham most popular?
- Chatham peaked in 1984, reaching #4552 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Chatham with classmates?
- Chatham will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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