Chuck

Chuck: name meaning, origin and popularity

Boy name

Pronunciation (IPA): /tอกสƒสŒk/

Meaning and origin of Chuck

  • A form of the male given name Charles, of mostly American usage.

How popular is Chuck?

9U.S. babies in 2025
#217peak rank (1961)
17,871babies since 1880

Since 1880, 17,871 boys in the U.S. have been named Chuck. Its highest rank for boys was #217 in 1961. In 2025, 9 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

188019201960200020251,285 peak/yr
U.S. births per year with this name, 1880โ€“2025 (SSA)

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Chuck FAQ

What does the name Chuck mean?

A form of the male given name Charles, of mostly American usage.

How popular is the name Chuck?

Since 1880, 17,871 boys in the U.S. have been named Chuck. Its highest rank for boys was #217 in 1961. In 2025, 9 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

Is Chuck a boy or girl name?

Chuck is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 0 girls and 17,871 boys since 1880.

Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880โ€“2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.