Chenille
girl nameChenille entered the US charts in 1971, peaked at #4978 in 1980, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1971–2025
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rank today
#4978
peak (1980)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1970s | #7781 |
| 1980s | #7460 |
| 1990s | #11106 |
| 2000s | #10570 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Chenille are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Chenille alive today was born around 1989, making them about 36 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Chenille in 2025?
- Chenille is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Chenille most popular?
- Chenille peaked in 1980, reaching #4978 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Chenille with classmates?
- Chenille will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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