Holding steady.
Popularity of Chazlyn since 1991
Babies named Chazlyn per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 30 |
| 2000s | 37 |
| 2010s | 36 |
| 2020s | 7 |
Meaning & origin
Chazlyn is a contemporary American invention, first recorded in 1991 and used primarily for girls. It saw its peak popularity in 2009, though it has never entered the top 1000 rankings, remaining a rare choice. The name reflects a broader trend of creating distinctive names by pairing a familiar nickname (like Chaz) with a trendy suffix (-lyn). Despite its modern origins, Chazlyn has maintained a stable trajectory in usage, appealing to parents seeking a unique yet approachable name. Its top states of use are scattered, indicating no strong regional concentration.
Chazlyn is a modern coinage, blending the name Chaz, itself a diminutive of Charles (from Germanic *karlaz meaning "free man"), with the fashionable suffix -lyn, a variant of -line or -lynn. It first appeared in the United States in the early 1990s, reflecting a trend of creating unique names by combining familiar elements.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Chaz
Variants: Chazlynn, Chazlin
Sibling names for Chazlyn
Names that share Chazlyn's style, for a brother or sister.
