Total births
329
Boys' name · since 1980
Chue
Since 1980, U.S. Social Security records show 329 babies named Chue, peaking in 1990. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 329
- total births
- 1980–2003
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 54%
- born in that decade
329 boys have been named Chue since 1980, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Chue has been recorded 329 times among boys since 1980, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1990s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1980 to 2003.
- 329 total births
- 1980–2003 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 54% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
329 boys have been named Chue since 1980, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2003.
- 329
- total births
- 1980–2003
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 54%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
54% of everyone ever named Chue was born in this single decade.
1990
Single peak year
29 babies were named Chue in 1990 - its busiest year on record.
Chue's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Chue's SSA record in two at 1991 and the more recent half accounts for 49% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 51%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 2000, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1990 peak of 29, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Chue at a glance
Last recorded 2003Peak year
1990
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1980
Chue popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1980–2003
- Peak year (1990)
- 29
- Annual births at peak, across 24 years of records
Chue popularity over time - girls
5 total births recorded since 1993 (Chue as girls' name)
Chue by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Chue's strongest decade.
179 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 54% of all-time use.
Chue births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s
1980s
140 births
- 1990s
1990s
179 births
- 2000s 10
2000s
10 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 179 births (54% of all-time use).
Chue by state
Where Chue concentrates geographically, total births since 1980
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 127 | 38.6% |
| #2 | Minnesota | | 44 | 13.4% |
| #3 | Wisconsin | | 32 | 9.7% |
California share of Chue's total US births 38.6%
Even split
127 of 329 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Chue? ▼
Chue has been given to 329 babies in the U.S. since 1980, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2003. 29 babies were born in 1990, its single highest year.
When was Chue most popular? ▼
Chue was most popular in the 1990s decade with 179 total births. The single peak year was 1990.
Where is Chue most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Chue are California (127 births), Minnesota (44 births), Wisconsin (32 births).
How long has the name Chue been used? ▼
Records for Chue go back to 1980, giving 24 years of history through 2003.
What names are similar to Chue? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Chuck, Chukwuemeka, Chuckie, Chucky, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Chue's data
- Chue's decade-level peak was the 1990s (179 total births); usage has since declined to 10 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Chues (127 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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 Chue
Nearby Names Like Chue
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Chue
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Chukwuemeka Boy
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Chuckie Boy
621 births
Chucky Boy
609 births
Chung Boy
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Compare Chue side by side: Chue vs Chuck Chue vs Chukwuemeka Chue vs Chuckie
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, 1980–2003 (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. "Chue: Baby Name Since 1980 - 329 Births, Peak 1990." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/chue. 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 Chue 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.