Total births
6,078
Girls' name · since 1947
Chanda
Since 1947, U.S. Social Security records show 6,078 babies named Chanda, peaking in 1976. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 6,078
- total births
- 1947–2009
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 56%
- born in that decade
6,078 girls have been named Chanda since 1947, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Chanda recorded 6,078 times among girls since 1947, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1970s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1947 to 2009.
- 6,078 total births
- 1947–2009 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 56% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
6,078 girls have been named Chanda since 1947, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 2009.
- 6,078
- total births
- 1947–2009
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 56%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
56% of everyone ever named Chanda was born in this single decade.
1976
Single peak year
418 babies were named Chanda in 1976 - its busiest year on record.
Chanda's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Chanda's SSA record in two at 1978 and the more recent half accounts for 41% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 59%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 2006, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1976 peak of 418, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Chanda at a glance
Last recorded 2009Peak year
1976
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1947
Chanda popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1947–2009
- Peak year (1976)
- 418
- Annual births at peak, across 63 years of records
Chanda popularity over time - boys
16 total births recorded since 1975 (Chanda as boys' name)
Chanda by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Chanda's strongest decade.
3,402 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 56% of all-time use.
Chanda births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1940s 27
1940s
27 births
- 1950s 141
1950s
141 births
- 1960s 585
1960s
585 births
- 1970s
1970s
3,402 births
- 1980s 1,273
1980s
1,273 births
- 1990s 549
1990s
549 births
- 2000s 101
2000s
101 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 3,402 births (56% of all-time use).
How Chanda compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Chanda's total volume
Chanda vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Chanda by state
Where Chanda concentrates geographically, total births since 1947
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 407 | 6.7% |
| #2 | California | | 383 | 6.3% |
| #3 | Georgia | | 239 | 3.9% |
| #4 | Ohio | | 226 | 3.7% |
| #5 | Michigan | | 219 | 3.6% |
| #6 | North Carolina | | 212 | 3.5% |
| #7 | New York | | 184 | 3.0% |
| #8 | Florida | | 173 | 2.8% |
Texas share of Chanda's total US births 6.7%
Even split
407 of 6,078 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 41 reporting states.
Chanda appears in 41 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Chanda? ▼
Since 1947, Social Security records show 6,078 babies named Chanda. The most recent recorded year was 2009. Its busiest year on record was 1976, with 418 births.
When was Chanda most popular? ▼
Chanda was most popular in the 1970s decade with 3,402 total births. The single peak year was 1976.
Where is Chanda most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Chanda are Texas (407 births), California (383 births), Georgia (239 births).
How long has the name Chanda been used? ▼
Chanda has been recorded in Social Security data since 1947, spanning 63 years of data through 2009.
What names are similar to Chanda? ▼
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 Chanda's data
- Chanda's decade-level peak was the 1970s (3,402 total births); usage has since declined to 101 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Chandas (407 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas 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 Chanda
Nearby Names Like Chanda
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Chanda
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 Chanda side by side: Chanda vs Charlotte Chanda vs Charlene Chanda vs Charlie
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1947–2009 (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. "Chanda: Baby Name Since 1947 - 6,078 Births, Peak 1976." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/chanda. 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 Chanda 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.