Masculine dossier · first seen 1942

Chaim

Rising Gaining cultural share
Peak era
2022
Peak births
462
Current vitality
Fragile
Peak generation
Gen Alpha
1942Peak 20222025
peak 2022 2025 18801900192019401960198020002020

Quick answers about Chaim

How many people are named Chaim?

An estimated 11,684 living Americans are named Chaim.

How rare is Chaim?

Chaim is uncommon among babies today, with 411 boys receiving the name in 2025, down 11% from its 2022 peak.

How old is the typical Chaim?

The median age of a living American named Chaim is approximately 17 years, with most bearers falling between 8 and 32 years old.

Is Chaim still popular?

Yes — Chaim is currently rising in popularity, with 411 births in 2025. Births this decade are running about 1.3× higher than the previous decade.

Where is Chaim most common?

Chaim has its strongest geographic signal in New Jersey, where it appeared 14.2× more often than the national baseline in the 2020s.

Peak year
2022
Decline from peak
11%
2025
411
All-time
12,072
Diaspora map

Chaim spread fast — broke out in New Jersey and New York (2019) and ran high in 2 states within a decade.

Broke out: New Jersey and New York, 2019 · over-represented in 2 states over 0 years

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