Holding steady.
Popularity of Chin since 1880
Babies named Chin per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 66 |
| 1890s | 15 |
| 1900s | 22 |
| 1910s | 5 |
| 1920s | 5 |
| 1930s | 0 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 7 |
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Chin is a rare given name in U.S. records, first appearing in 1880 but never achieving widespread use. Its peak year was 1881, when it was given to 5 boys per million, yet it has remained consistently uncommon. The name's origins are unclear; it may derive from Chinese surnames or serve as a diminutive of Igbo names like Chinua. Despite its obscurity, Chin offers a short, distinctive choice. Data from the Social Security Administration shows no top state concentrations, indicating its scattered use.
The name Chin is rare in U.S. records and appears to have multiple possible origins. It may be a romanization of a Chinese surname, such as 陈 (Chen) or 金 (Jin). Alternatively, it could be a short form of the Igbo name Chinua, meaning 'God's own' in the context of Chinua Achebe. Without broader usage data, its derivation remains uncertain.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Chyn, Chinua
Sibling names for Chin
Names that share Chin's style, for a brother or sister.
