Total births
134
Boys' name · since 1975
Chayim
Since 1975, U.S. Social Security records show 134 babies named Chayim, peaking in 2016. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 134
- total births
- 1975–2023
- years on record
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 38%
- born in that decade
Chayim sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 134 recorded since 1975.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Chayim has been recorded 134 times among boys since 1975, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 2010s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1975 to 2023.
- 134 total births
- 1975–2023 years on record
- 2010s peak decade
- 38% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
134 boys have been named Chayim since 1975, peaking in the 2010s, last recorded in 2023.
- 134
- total births
- 1975–2023
- years on record
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 38%
- born in that decade
2010s
Peak decade
38% of everyone ever named Chayim was born in this single decade.
2016
Single peak year
9 babies were named Chayim in 2016 - its busiest year on record.
Chayim's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Chayim splits its recorded history at 2008: 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 1986 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2016 peak of 9 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Chayim at a glance
Last recorded 2023Peak year
2016
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1975
Chayim popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1975–2023
- Peak year (2016)
- 9
- Annual births at peak, across 49 years of records
Chayim by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Chayim's strongest decade.
51 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 38% of all-time use.
Chayim births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 6
1970s
6 births
- 1980s 18
1980s
18 births
- 1990s 19
1990s
19 births
- 2000s
2000s
23 births
- 2010s
2010s
51 births
- 2020s 17
2020s
17 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 51 births (38% of all-time use).
Chayim by state
Where Chayim concentrates geographically, total births since 1975
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 11 | 8.2% |
New York share of Chayim's total US births 8.2%
11 of 134 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Chayim? ▼
Since 1975, Social Security records show 134 babies named Chayim. The most recent recorded year was 2023. Its busiest year on record was 2016, with 9 births.
When was Chayim most popular? ▼
Chayim was most popular in the 2010s decade with 51 total births. The single peak year was 2016.
Where is Chayim most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Chayim are New York (11 births).
How long has the name Chayim been used? ▼
Chayim has been recorded in Social Security data since 1975, spanning 49 years of data through 2023.
What names are similar to Chayim? ▼
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.
What to do with Chayim's data
- Chayim's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (51 total births) through the 2020s (17) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- New York records the most Chayims (11 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York 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 Chayim
Nearby Names Like Chayim
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Chayim
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 Chayim side by side: Chayim vs Charles Chayim vs Chad Chayim vs Charlie
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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, 1975–2023 (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. "Chayim: Baby Name Since 1975 - 134 Births, Peak 2016." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/chayim. 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 Chayim 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.