Total births
98
Unisex name · since 1974
Chun
Since 1974, U.S. Social Security records show 98 babies named Chun, peaking in 1984. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 98
- total births
- 1974–2000
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 47%
- born in that decade
98 boys have been named Chun since 1974, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Chun recorded 98 times among boys since 1974, 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 1974 to 2000.
- 98 total births
- 1974–2000 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 47% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
98 boys have been named Chun since 1974, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2000.
- 98
- total births
- 1974–2000
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 47%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
47% of everyone ever named Chun was born in this single decade.
1984
Single peak year
10 babies were named Chun in 1984 - its busiest year on record.
Chun's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Chun's SSA record in two at 1987 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 1974, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1984 peak of 10, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Chun at a glance
Last recorded 2000Peak year
1984
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1974
Chun popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1974–2000
- Peak year (1984)
- 10
- Annual births at peak, across 27 years of records
Chun popularity over time - girls
22 total births recorded since 1942 (Chun as girls' name)
Chun by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Chun's strongest decade.
46 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 47% of all-time use.
Chun births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
19 births
- 1980s
1980s
46 births
- 1990s
1990s
28 births
- 2000s 5
2000s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 46 births (47% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Chun? ▼
98 babies have been named Chun since 1974. It was last recorded in 2000. The peak year was 1984 with 10 births.
When was Chun most popular? ▼
Chun was most popular in the 1980s decade with 46 total births. The single peak year was 1984.
Is Chun a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Chun is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 98 births, and as a girl's name it has 22 births.
How long has the name Chun been used? ▼
Records for Chun go back to 1974, giving 27 years of history through 2000.
What names are similar to Chun? ▼
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 Chun's data
- Chun's decade-level peak was the 1980s (46 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.
- 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 Chun
Nearby Names Like Chun
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Chun
Chuck Boy
17,871 births
Chukwuemeka Boy
#8487 683 births
Chuckie Boy
621 births
Chucky Boy
609 births
Chue Boy
329 births
Compare Chun side by side: Chun vs Chuck Chun vs Chukwuemeka Chun 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, 1974–2000 (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. "Chun: Baby Name Since 1974 - 98 Births, Peak 1984." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/chun. 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 Chun 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.