Total births
527
Boys' name · since 2003
Chael
Since 2003, U.S. Social Security records show 527 babies named Chael, peaking in 2013. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #5823
- among boys today
- 527
- born since 2003
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 59%
- more common than other boys
527 babies have been named Chael since 2003, making it today's #5823 boys' name.
Social Security Administration records show Chael recorded 527 times among boys since 2003, holding rank #5823 nationally today, ahead of 59% of boys, peaking in the 2010s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 2003 to 2025.
- #5823 among boys today
- 527 born since 2003
- 2010s peak decade
- 59% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Chael is currently the #5823 boys' name in America, more common than 59% of boys - 527 born since 2003, peaking in the 2010s.
- #5823
- among boys today
- 527
- born since 2003
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 59%
- more common than other boys
Chael vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#5823
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 59% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
76% of everyone ever named Chael was born in this single decade.
2013
Single peak year
96 babies were named Chael in 2013 - its busiest year on record.
How Chael compares
527 Top 42% higher than 58% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Chael's all-time total is 44% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Chael | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 527 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 96 | 23 | 22,252 |
Chael's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Chael splits its recorded history at 2015: 37% of all births land in the more recent half, 63% in the earlier half, leaning more toward its earlier era than today's. The single quietest year was 2003 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2013 peak of 96 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Chael at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2013
Current rank
#5,823
Active since
2003
Chael popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 2003–2025
- Peak year (2013)
- 96
- Annual births at peak, across 23 years of records
Chael by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Chael's strongest decade.
401 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 76% of all-time use.
Chael births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 2000s 53
2000s
53 births
- 2010s
2010s
401 births
- 2020s 73
2020s
73 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 401 births (76% of all-time use).
How Chael compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Chael's total volume
Chael vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Chael by state
Where Chael concentrates geographically, total births since 2003
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 11 | 2.1% |
| #2 | Pennsylvania | | 11 | 2.1% |
| #3 | Wisconsin | | 11 | 2.1% |
| #4 | Texas | | 10 | 1.9% |
| #5 | Florida | | 5 | 0.9% |
| #6 | Missouri | | 5 | 0.9% |
| #7 | New York | | 5 | 0.9% |
| #8 | Ohio | | 5 | 0.9% |
California share of Chael's total US births 2.1%
Even split
11 of 527 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 8 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Chael? ▼
527 babies have been named Chael since 2003. It currently ranks #5823 among boys. The peak year was 2013 with 96 births.
When was Chael most popular? ▼
Chael was most popular in the 2010s decade with 401 total births. The single peak year was 2013.
Where is Chael most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Chael are California (11 births), Pennsylvania (11 births), Wisconsin (11 births).
How long has the name Chael been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Chael since 2003 -- 23 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Chael? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Charles, Chad, Charlie, Chase, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Chael's data
- Chael's decade-level peak was the 2010s (401 total births); usage has since declined to 73 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Chaels (11 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Chael
Nearby Names Like Chael
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Chael
Charles Boy
#51 2,434,659 births
Chad Boy
#1814 240,728 births
Charlie Boy
#176 184,280 births
Chase Boy
#173 181,160 births
Chance Boy
#418 54,622 births
Compare Chael side by side: Chael vs Charles Chael vs Chad Chael vs Charlie
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Chael
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 2003–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Chael: #5823 Boys' Name - 527 Births, Peak 2013." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/chael. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Chael draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.