Total births
301
Girls' name · since 1966
Chanin
Chanin has 301 recorded births since 1966 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1970 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 301
- total births
- 1966–1995
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 64%
- born in that decade
301 girls have been named Chanin since 1966, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Chanin has 301 recorded births among girls since 1966, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, though it falls outside today's most-used girls names, busiest in the 1970s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1966 to 1995.
- 301 total births
- 1966–1995 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 64% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
301 girls have been named Chanin since 1966, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 1995.
- 301
- total births
- 1966–1995
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 64%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
64% of everyone ever named Chanin was born in this single decade.
1970
Single peak year
72 babies were named Chanin in 1970 - its busiest year on record.
Chanin's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Chanin's SSA record in two at 1974 and the more recent half accounts for 22% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 78%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1982, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1970 peak of 72, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Chanin at a glance
Last recorded 1995Peak year
1970
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1966
Chanin popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1966–1995
- Peak year (1970)
- 72
- Annual births at peak, across 30 years of records
Chanin popularity over time - boys
11 total births recorded since 1969 (Chanin as boys' name)
Chanin by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Chanin's strongest decade.
192 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 64% of all-time use.
Chanin births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s
1960s
85 births
- 1970s
1970s
192 births
- 1980s 11
1980s
11 births
- 1990s 13
1990s
13 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 192 births (64% of all-time use).
Chanin by state
Where Chanin concentrates geographically, total births since 1966
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 24 | 8.0% |
| #2 | Ohio | | 14 | 4.7% |
| #3 | Indiana | | 6 | 2.0% |
| #4 | Illinois | | 5 | 1.7% |
California share of Chanin's total US births 8.0%
Even split
24 of 301 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Chanin? ▼
Since 1966, Social Security records show 301 babies named Chanin. The most recent recorded year was 1995. Its busiest year on record was 1970, with 72 births.
When was Chanin most popular? ▼
Chanin was most popular in the 1970s decade with 192 total births. The single peak year was 1970.
Where is Chanin most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Chanin are California (24 births), Ohio (14 births), Indiana (6 births).
How long has the name Chanin been used? ▼
Chanin has been recorded in Social Security data since 1966, spanning 30 years of data through 1995.
What names are similar to Chanin? ▼
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 Chanin's data
- Chanin's decade-level peak was the 1970s (192 total births); usage has since declined to 13 in the 1990s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Chanins (24 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 Chanin
Nearby Names Like Chanin
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Chanin
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 Chanin side by side: Chanin vs Charlotte Chanin vs Charlene Chanin vs Charlie
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1966–1995 (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. "Chanin: Baby Name Since 1966 - 301 Births, Peak 1970." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/chanin. 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 Chanin 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.