Peak popularity
1992
Usually for
Boys
Trend
Holding steady
Holding steady.
Popularity of Chay since 1972
Babies named Chay per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 19 | 68 |
| 1980s | 11 | 97 |
| 1990s | 19 | 108 |
| 2000s | 5 | 82 |
| 2010s | 0 | 20 |
| 2020s | 0 | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Chay is a modern name with an uncertain etymology, possibly a variant of Che or a short form of Charles or Chauncey. First recorded in the U.S. in 1972, it has never ranked among the top 1,000 names. Its peak usage came in 1992, but it remains a rare choice. The name has not been consistently recorded in enough states to report a regional trend.
Chay is a modern given name of uncertain derivation. It may be a variant of Che, itself a short form of Charles or Chauncey, or an independent coinage. The name has seen sporadic use in the United States since the 1970s, with its peak popularity occurring in 1992.
Sibling names for Chay
Names that share Chay's style, for a brother or sister.
