Total births
643
Girls' name · since 1985
Chardonnay
643 babies named Chardonnay in U.S. Social Security records since 1985, with the highest year being 1991. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 643
- total births
- 1985–2018
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 56%
- born in that decade
643 girls have been named Chardonnay since 1985, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Chardonnay has been recorded 643 times among girls since 1985, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1990s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1985 to 2018.
- 643 total births
- 1985–2018 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 56% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
643 girls have been named Chardonnay since 1985, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2018.
- 643
- total births
- 1985–2018
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 56%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
56% of everyone ever named Chardonnay was born in this single decade.
1991
Single peak year
48 babies were named Chardonnay in 1991 - its busiest year on record.
Chardonnay's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Chardonnay splits its recorded history at 2000: 31% of all births land in the more recent half, 69% in the earlier half, leaning more toward its earlier era than today's. The single quietest year was 1985 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1991 peak of 48 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Chardonnay at a glance
Last recorded 2018Peak year
1991
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1985
Chardonnay popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1985–2018
- Peak year (1991)
- 48
- Annual births at peak, across 34 years of records
Chardonnay by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Chardonnay's strongest decade.
361 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 56% of all-time use.
Chardonnay births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 85
1980s
85 births
- 1990s
1990s
361 births
- 2000s
2000s
163 births
- 2010s 34
2010s
34 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 361 births (56% of all-time use).
How Chardonnay 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 Chardonnay's total volume
Chardonnay vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Chardonnay by state
Where Chardonnay concentrates geographically, total births since 1985
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 41 | 6.4% |
| #2 | Texas | | 15 | 2.3% |
| #3 | Ohio | | 11 | 1.7% |
| #4 | Florida | | 6 | 0.9% |
| #5 | Michigan | | 5 | 0.8% |
| #6 | New York | | 5 | 0.8% |
California share of Chardonnay's total US births 6.4%
Even split
41 of 643 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 6 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Chardonnay? ▼
643 babies have been named Chardonnay since 1985. It was last recorded in 2018. The peak year was 1991 with 48 births.
When was Chardonnay most popular? ▼
Chardonnay was most popular in the 1990s decade with 361 total births. The single peak year was 1991.
Where is Chardonnay most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Chardonnay are California (41 births), Texas (15 births), Ohio (11 births).
How long has the name Chardonnay been used? ▼
Records for Chardonnay go back to 1985, giving 34 years of history through 2018.
What names are similar to Chardonnay? ▼
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 Chardonnay's data
- Chardonnay's decade-level peak was the 1990s (361 total births); usage has since declined to 34 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Chardonnays (41 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 Chardonnay
Nearby Names Like Chardonnay
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Chardonnay
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 Chardonnay side by side: Chardonnay vs Charlotte Chardonnay vs Charlene Chardonnay 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, 1985–2018 (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. "Chardonnay: Baby Name Since 1985 - 643 Births, Peak 1991." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/chardonnay. 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 Chardonnay 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.