Chas
Meaningfree man · English form of Charles
- US rank
- #12,008
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #220 in 1880
5 babies were named Chas in the US in 2025.
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US births per million girls, 1919–2025
US births per million boys, 1880–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Chas you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 344,828 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Chas, 5 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Chas would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryChas has been in use since at least 1880, the first year US birth records were kept. That's 145 years of Chass, and counting.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1880, when it ranked #220. Today it's #12,008, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowChas was 6.5× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 53,191 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 344,828.
- MeaningChas is an English form of Charles, which means “free man”. Our records link it to English and French roots.
About the name Chas
Chas is a boy name of English and French origin meaning “free man”. It has 4 letters and 1 syllable, starting with C and ending in “-has”. US birth records list Chas for boys from 1880 to 2025, in 119 of those 146 years. Its best year was 1880, when it ranked #220 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #12,008, with 5 babies.
Origin:English namesFrench names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 4.4 | 227,273 girls |
| 1990s | 2.6 | 384,615 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 362 | 2,765 boys |
| 1890s | 182 | 5,495 boys |
| 1900s | 164 | 6,095 boys |
| 1910s | 91 | 10,966 boys |
| 1920s | 38 | 26,185 boys |
| 1930s | 7.5 | 134,228 boys |
| 1940s | 2.4 | 414,938 boys |
| 1950s | 0.8 | 1,315,789 boys |
| 1960s | 1.1 | 877,193 boys |
| 1970s | 10 | 96,899 boys |
| 1980s | 24 | 41,017 boys |
| 1990s | 19 | 53,735 boys |
| 2000s | 9.1 | 110,375 boys |
| 2010s | 3.8 | 263,158 boys |
| 2020s | 0.5 | 2,068,966 boys |
Other spellings of Chas
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Chas
What does the name Chas mean?
Chas means “free man” in English, as a form of Charles.
What is the origin of the name Chas?
Chas has English, French roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Chas a boy or girl name?
Chas is a boy name.
How popular is the name Chas?
Chas ranked #12,008 for US boys in 2025, given to 5 babies. Its best year was 1880 (#220).