Holding steady.
Popularity of Chanin since 1966
Babies named Chanin per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 85 |
| 1970s | 192 |
| 1980s | 11 |
| 1990s | 13 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Chanin is a rare American name that first appeared on the Social Security records in 1966. Its peak year of usage was 1970, during which it saw its highest number of registrations. Since then, its trajectory has been stable but minimal, with fewer than five annual births in most years. The name has no top states due to its rarity, and it does not appear in any ranked positions. Given its recent vintage and lack of clear etymology, Chanin is likely a modern coinage, perhaps inspired by similar-sounding names like Channing or Chenin. Its potential Thai meaning adds an exotic layer, but the U.S. usage is best understood as a creative respelling. Parents considering Chanin today can appreciate its uncommonness and soft, feminine sound.
The name Chanin has multiple possible origins. In the United States, it may be a respelling or variant of names like Chenin or Channing. It also appears as a Thai name derived from ชานิน (Chanin), meaning 'young lady' or 'female child'. Its use in the U.S. began in the mid-1960s, peaking in 1970.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Chan, Nina
Sibling names for Chanin
Names that share Chanin's style, for a brother or sister.
