Declining since 2012.
Popularity of Chanson since 1979
Babies named Chanson per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 9 |
| 1980s | 34 |
| 1990s | 21 |
| 2000s | 33 |
| 2010s | 82 |
| 2020s | 21 |
Meaning & origin
Chanson is a rare modern coinage directly taken from the French word for 'song'. First recorded in 1979, its use in the United States has been very limited, never appearing in the top 1000 names for any given year. The name saw its peak usage in 2013, but since 2012 it has been in decline. Because of its low frequency, no top states can be reliably associated with Chanson. The name appeals to parents seeking a musical or French-inspired choice with a contemporary -son ending, similar in style to surnames-turned-first-names like Carson or Mason.
Chanson is directly borrowed from the French word for 'song'. Its use as a given name in the United States is primarily a modern English coinage, drawing on the fashionable -son suffix and the melodic association of the word. It has been recorded since 1979, though it remains rare.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Chan, Sonny
Sibling names for Chanson
Names that share Chanson's style, for a brother or sister.
