Total births
406
Girls' name · since 1976
Chanae
Chanae has 406 recorded births since 1976 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1992 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 406
- total births
- 1976–2006
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 48%
- born in that decade
Chanae sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 406 recorded since 1976.
Social Security Administration records show Chanae recorded 406 times among girls since 1976, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1990s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1976 to 2006.
- 406 total births
- 1976–2006 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 48% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
406 girls have been named Chanae since 1976, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2006.
- 406
- total births
- 1976–2006
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 48%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
48% of everyone ever named Chanae was born in this single decade.
1992
Single peak year
53 babies were named Chanae in 1992 - its busiest year on record.
Chanae's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Chanae splits its recorded history at 1989: 61% of all births land in the more recent half, 39% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1977 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1992 peak of 53 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Chanae at a glance
Last recorded 2006Peak year
1992
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1976
Chanae popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1976–2006
- Peak year (1992)
- 53
- Annual births at peak, across 31 years of records
Chanae by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Chanae's strongest decade.
194 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 48% of all-time use.
Chanae births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 27
1970s
27 births
- 1980s
1980s
166 births
- 1990s
1990s
194 births
- 2000s 19
2000s
19 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 194 births (48% of all-time use).
Chanae by state
Where Chanae concentrates geographically, total births since 1976
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 28 | 6.9% |
| #2 | Maryland | | 11 | 2.7% |
| #3 | Michigan | | 10 | 2.5% |
| #4 | Ohio | | 6 | 1.5% |
| #5 | District of Columbia | | 5 | 1.2% |
| #6 | New York | | 5 | 1.2% |
| #7 | Pennsylvania | | 5 | 1.2% |
California share of Chanae's total US births 6.9%
Even split
28 of 406 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 7 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Chanae? ▼
Chanae has been given to 406 babies in the U.S. since 1976, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2006. 53 babies were born in 1992, its single highest year.
When was Chanae most popular? ▼
Chanae was most popular in the 1990s decade with 194 total births. The single peak year was 1992.
Where is Chanae most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Chanae are California (28 births), Maryland (11 births), Michigan (10 births).
How long has the name Chanae been used? ▼
Chanae has been recorded in Social Security data since 1976, spanning 31 years of data through 2006.
What names are similar to Chanae? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Charlotte, Charlene, Charlie, Charity, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Chanae's data
- Chanae's decade-level peak was the 1990s (194 total births); usage has since declined to 19 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Chanaes (28 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 Chanae
Nearby Names Like Chanae
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Chanae
Charlotte Girl
#4 453,433 births
Charlene Girl
#1755 133,729 births
Charlie Girl
#140 40,359 births
Charity Girl
#2041 35,518 births
Chasity Girl
#4059 24,414 births
Compare Chanae side by side: Chanae vs Charlotte Chanae vs Charlene Chanae vs Charlie
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Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1976–2006 (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. "Chanae: Baby Name Since 1976 - 406 Births, Peak 1992." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/chanae. 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 Chanae 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 July 2026.