Holding steady.
Popularity of Chaun since 1964
Babies named Chaun per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 43 |
| 1970s | 122 |
| 1980s | 105 |
| 1990s | 69 |
| 2000s | 69 |
| 2010s | 27 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Chaun is a rare modern American name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1964. It reached its peak usage in 1980, yet it has never been common enough to rank among the top 1,000 names. The name's trajectory has been stable over the decades, with very few annual births. The origins of Chaun are uncertain; it may be a creative respelling of Shawn (from Irish Seán) or a clipped form of Chauncey, an English surname. The name has never been associated with any top states, reflecting its scattered, low-frequency use. Parents drawn to Chaun likely appreciate its concise, modern sound and its rarity, which sets it apart from more popular Shawn variants.
Chaun is a modern American name with unclear derivation. It may be a phonetic variant of Shawn, the Irish form of John, or a shortened form of Chauncey, an English surname derived from a Norman place name. It emerged in the 1960s and saw modest use in the 1980s, particularly for boys.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Chaz
Sibling names for Chaun
Names that share Chaun's style, for a brother or sister.
