Total births
609
Boys' name · since 1948
Chucky
Since 1948, U.S. Social Security records show 609 babies named Chucky, peaking in 1961. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 609
- total births
- 1948–2000
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 36%
- born in that decade
Chucky sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 609 recorded since 1948.
Social Security Administration records show Chucky recorded 609 times among boys since 1948, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1960s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1948 to 2000.
- 609 total births
- 1948–2000 years on record
- 1960s peak decade
- 36% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
609 boys have been named Chucky since 1948, peaking in the 1960s, last recorded in 2000.
- 609
- total births
- 1948–2000
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 36%
- born in that decade
1960s
Peak decade
36% of everyone ever named Chucky was born in this single decade.
1961
Single peak year
36 babies were named Chucky in 1961 - its busiest year on record.
Chucky's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Chucky's full recorded timeline at 1970, 37% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 63% in the earlier half -- the name was more prevalent in its earlier era than it is today. Its quietest year on record was 1948, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1961 peak of 36 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Chucky at a glance
Last recorded 2000Peak year
1961
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1948
Chucky popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1948–2000
- Peak year (1961)
- 36
- Annual births at peak, across 53 years of records
Chucky by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1960s was Chucky's strongest decade.
221 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 36% of all-time use.
Chucky births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1940s 15
1940s
15 births
- 1950s
1950s
147 births
- 1960s
1960s
221 births
- 1970s
1970s
141 births
- 1980s 45
1980s
45 births
- 1990s 35
1990s
35 births
- 2000s 5
2000s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1960s at 221 births (36% of all-time use).
How Chucky 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 Chucky's total volume
Chucky vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Chucky by state
Where Chucky concentrates geographically, total births since 1948
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | North Carolina | | 33 | 5.4% |
| #2 | Tennessee | | 10 | 1.6% |
| #3 | South Carolina | | 5 | 0.8% |
| #4 | Virginia | | 5 | 0.8% |
North Carolina share of Chucky's total US births 5.4%
Even split
33 of 609 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Chucky? ▼
609 babies have been named Chucky since 1948. It was last recorded in 2000. The peak year was 1961 with 36 births.
When was Chucky most popular? ▼
Chucky was most popular in the 1960s decade with 221 total births. The single peak year was 1961.
Where is Chucky most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Chucky are North Carolina (33 births), Tennessee (10 births), South Carolina (5 births).
How long has the name Chucky been used? ▼
Chucky has been recorded in Social Security data since 1948, spanning 53 years of data through 2000.
What names are similar to Chucky? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Chuck, Chukwuemeka, Chuckie, Chue, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Chucky's data
- Chucky's decade-level peak was the 1960s (221 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- North Carolina records the most Chuckys (33 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. North Carolina 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 Chucky
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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, 1948–2000 (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. "Chucky: Baby Name Since 1948 - 609 Births, Peak 1961." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/chucky. 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 Chucky 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.