Total births
470
Girls' name · since 1961
Chiffon
Since 1961, U.S. Social Security records show 470 babies named Chiffon, peaking in 1979. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 470
- total births
- 1961–1995
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 35%
- born in that decade
470 girls have been named Chiffon since 1961, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Chiffon recorded 470 times among girls since 1961, 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 1961 to 1995.
- 470 total births
- 1961–1995 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 35% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
470 girls have been named Chiffon since 1961, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 1995.
- 470
- total births
- 1961–1995
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 35%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
35% of everyone ever named Chiffon was born in this single decade.
1979
Single peak year
29 babies were named Chiffon in 1979 - its busiest year on record.
Chiffon's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Chiffon splits its recorded history at 1979: 51% of all births land in the more recent half, 49% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1974 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1979 peak of 29 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Chiffon at a glance
Last recorded 1995Peak year
1979
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1961
Chiffon popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1961–1995
- Peak year (1979)
- 29
- Annual births at peak, across 35 years of records
Chiffon by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Chiffon's strongest decade.
165 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 35% of all-time use.
Chiffon births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s
1960s
95 births
- 1970s
1970s
165 births
- 1980s
1980s
163 births
- 1990s 47
1990s
47 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 165 births (35% of all-time use).
Chiffon by state
Where Chiffon concentrates geographically, total births since 1961
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Chiffon? ▼
470 babies have been named Chiffon since 1961. It was last recorded in 1995. The peak year was 1979 with 29 births.
When was Chiffon most popular? ▼
Chiffon was most popular in the 1970s decade with 165 total births. The single peak year was 1979.
Where is Chiffon most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Chiffon are New York (43 births), Ohio (5 births).
How long has the name Chiffon been used? ▼
Records for Chiffon go back to 1961, giving 35 years of history through 1995.
What names are similar to Chiffon? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Chiquita, Chiara, China, Chioma, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Chiffon's data
- Chiffon's decade-level peak was the 1970s (165 total births); usage has since declined to 47 in the 1990s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- New York records the most Chiffons (43 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 Chiffon
Nearby Names Like Chiffon
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Chiffon
Chiquita Girl
6,219 births
Chiara Girl
#1115 5,927 births
China Girl
#12187 4,608 births
Chioma Girl
#6721 998 births
Chimere Girl
824 births
Compare Chiffon side by side: Chiffon vs Chiquita Chiffon vs Chiara Chiffon vs China
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, 1961–1995 (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. "Chiffon: Baby Name Since 1961 - 470 Births, Peak 1979." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/chiffon. 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 Chiffon 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.