Total births
27
Boys' name · since 1972
Chato
Since 1972, U.S. Social Security records show 27 babies named Chato, peaking in 1975. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 27
- total births
- 1972–1976
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 100%
- born in that decade
Chato sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 27 recorded since 1972.
Social Security Administration records show Chato recorded 27 times among boys since 1972, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys 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 1972 to 1976.
- 27 total births
- 1972–1976 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 100% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
27 boys have been named Chato since 1972, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 1976.
- 27
- total births
- 1972–1976
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 100%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
100% of everyone ever named Chato was born in this single decade.
1975
Single peak year
10 babies were named Chato in 1975 - its busiest year on record.
Chato's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Chato splits its recorded history at 1975: 56% of all births land in the more recent half, 44% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1974 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1975 peak of 10 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Chato at a glance
Last recorded 1976Peak year
1975
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1972
Chato popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1972–1976
- Peak year (1975)
- 10
- Annual births at peak, across 5 years of records
Chato by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Chato's strongest decade.
27 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 100% of all-time use.
Chato births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
27 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 27 births (100% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Chato? ▼
Since 1972, Social Security records show 27 babies named Chato. The most recent recorded year was 1976. Its busiest year on record was 1975, with 10 births.
When was Chato most popular? ▼
Chato was most popular in the 1970s decade with 27 total births. The single peak year was 1975.
How long has the name Chato been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Chato since 1972 -- 5 years through the most recent 1976 data.
What names are similar to Chato? ▼
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.
Keep exploring Chato
Nearby Names Like Chato
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Chato
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 Chato side by side: Chato vs Charles Chato vs Chad Chato 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, 1972–1976 (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. "Chato: Baby Name Since 1972 - 27 Births, Peak 1975." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/chato. 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 Chato 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.