Total births
667
Boys' name · since 1973
Chirag
Since 1973, U.S. Social Security records show 667 babies named Chirag, peaking in 1985. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 667
- total births
- 1973–2023
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 36%
- born in that decade
667 boys have been named Chirag since 1973, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Chirag recorded 667 times among boys since 1973, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1980s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1973 to 2023.
- 667 total births
- 1973–2023 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 36% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
667 boys have been named Chirag since 1973, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2023.
- 667
- total births
- 1973–2023
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 36%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
36% of everyone ever named Chirag was born in this single decade.
1985
Single peak year
33 babies were named Chirag in 1985 - its busiest year on record.
Chirag's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Chirag splits its recorded history at 1994: 38% of all births land in the more recent half, 62% in the earlier half, leaning more toward its earlier era than today's. The single quietest year was 1974 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1985 peak of 33 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Chirag at a glance
Last recorded 2023Peak year
1985
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1973
Chirag popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1973–2023
- Peak year (1985)
- 33
- Annual births at peak, across 51 years of records
Chirag by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Chirag's strongest decade.
240 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 36% of all-time use.
Chirag births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 89
1970s
89 births
- 1980s
1980s
240 births
- 1990s
1990s
181 births
- 2000s
2000s
113 births
- 2010s 38
2010s
38 births
- 2020s 6
2020s
6 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 240 births (36% of all-time use).
How Chirag compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Chirag's total volume
Chirag vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Chirag by state
Where Chirag concentrates geographically, total births since 1973
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New Jersey | | 44 | 6.6% |
| #2 | Illinois | | 37 | 5.5% |
| #3 | California | | 26 | 3.9% |
| #4 | New York | | 5 | 0.7% |
| #5 | Texas | | 5 | 0.7% |
New Jersey share of Chirag's total US births 6.6%
Even split
44 of 667 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Chirag? ▼
Since 1973, Social Security records show 667 babies named Chirag. The most recent recorded year was 2023. Its busiest year on record was 1985, with 33 births.
When was Chirag most popular? ▼
Chirag was most popular in the 1980s decade with 240 total births. The single peak year was 1985.
Where is Chirag most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Chirag are New Jersey (44 births), Illinois (37 births), California (26 births).
How long has the name Chirag been used? ▼
Chirag has been recorded in Social Security data since 1973, spanning 51 years of data through 2023.
What names are similar to Chirag? ▼
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 Chirag's data
- Chirag's decade-level peak was the 1980s (240 total births); usage has since declined to 6 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- New Jersey records the most Chirags (44 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New Jersey 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 Chirag
Nearby Names Like Chirag
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Chirag
Chip Boy
#3294 3,493 births
Chistopher Boy
1,446 births
Chirstopher Boy
1,051 births
Chico Boy
951 births
Chi Boy
#5969 563 births
Compare Chirag side by side: Chirag vs Chip Chirag vs Chistopher Chirag vs Chirstopher
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, 1973–2023 (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. "Chirag: Baby Name Since 1973 - 667 Births, Peak 1985." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/chirag. 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 Chirag 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.