Total births
135
Boys' name · since 1880
Chin
Since 1880, U.S. Social Security records show 135 babies named Chin, peaking in 1881. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 135
- total births
- 1880–1990
- years on record
- 1880s
- peak decade
- 49%
- born in that decade
135 boys have been named Chin since 1880, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Chin has been recorded 135 times among boys since 1880, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1880s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1880 to 1990.
- 135 total births
- 1880–1990 years on record
- 1880s peak decade
- 49% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
135 boys have been named Chin since 1880, peaking in the 1880s, last recorded in 1990.
- 135
- total births
- 1880–1990
- years on record
- 1880s
- peak decade
- 49%
- born in that decade
1880s
Peak decade
49% of everyone ever named Chin was born in this single decade.
1881
Single peak year
11 babies were named Chin in 1881 - its busiest year on record.
Chin's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Chin's SSA record in two at 1897 and the more recent half accounts for 47% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 53%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1880, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1881 peak of 11, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Chin at a glance
Last recorded 1990Peak year
1881
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1880
Chin popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1880–1990
- Peak year (1881)
- 11
- Annual births at peak, across 111 years of records
Chin by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1880s was Chin's strongest decade.
66 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 49% of all-time use.
Chin births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1880s
1880s
66 births
- 1890s 15
1890s
15 births
- 1900s 22
1900s
22 births
- 1910s 5
1910s
5 births
- 1920s 5
1920s
5 births
- 1960s 5
1960s
5 births
- 1970s 7
1970s
7 births
- 1980s 5
1980s
5 births
- 1990s 5
1990s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1880s at 66 births (49% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Chin? ▼
135 babies have been named Chin since 1880. It was last recorded in 1990. The peak year was 1881 with 11 births.
When was Chin most popular? ▼
Chin was most popular in the 1880s decade with 66 total births. The single peak year was 1881.
How long has the name Chin been used? ▼
Records for Chin go back to 1880, giving 111 years of history through 1990.
What names are similar to Chin? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Chip, Chistopher, Chirstopher, Chico, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Chin's data
- Chin's decade-level peak was the 1880s (66 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 1990s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- 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 Chin
Nearby Names Like Chin
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Chin
Chip Boy
#3294 3,493 births
Chistopher Boy
1,446 births
Chirstopher Boy
1,051 births
Chico Boy
951 births
Chirag Boy
667 births
Compare Chin side by side: Chin vs Chip Chin vs Chistopher Chin vs Chirstopher
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, 1880–1990 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Chin: Baby Name Since 1880 - 135 Births, Peak 1881." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/chin. 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 Chin 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.