Chaske
Meaningfirstborn son · Dakota
Chaske is a Native American boy name meaning “firstborn son”, with Dakota roots. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds short and punchy, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a longer middle name.
Did you know?
- Word funChaske doesn't repeat a single letter: 6 letters, all different.
- Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Chaske would score 15 points, thanks largely to the K (worth 5).
- GenerationChaske peaked in 2014, which makes it a Gen Alpha name. The typical Chaske you'd meet today is about 11 years old.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Chaske would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 243,902 baby boys got the name in 2025.
- HistoryChaske first shows up in US birth records in 1996, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 29 years since.
US births per million boys, 1996–2025
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About the name Chaske
Chaske is a boy name of Native American origin meaning “firstborn son”. Short and strong, it's said in a single beat and ends on an open, friendly vowel, so it pairs easily with a longer middle name. It's a fresh, modern name that only arrived in US birth records in recent decades and is still gaining fans. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:Native American names
More Native American boy names
- Unisex name: Kai · sea
- Unisex name: Dakota · friend, ally
- Boy name: Mikah · who is like God
- Boy name: Shayan · worthy
- Unisex name: Sora · sky
- Unisex name: Takoda · friend to everyone
- Unisex name: Mika · often beautiful fragrance
- Unisex name: Lakota · allies, friends
Questions about the name Chaske
What does the name Chaske mean?
Chaske means “firstborn son” and comes from Dakota. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Primo (“firstborn”) and Taro (“firstborn son”).
What is the origin of the name Chaske?
Chaske is Native American in origin, and its meaning traces back to Dakota. Other Native American names to consider are Kai (“sea”), Dakota (“friend, ally”), Mikah (“who is like God”) and Shayan (“worthy”).
Is Chaske a boy or girl name?
Chaske is a boy name. In 2025, 7 US boys were named Chaske.
How popular is the name Chaske?
Chaske ranked #9,714 for US boys in 2025, given to 7 babies. Its best year was 2014, when it reached #8,130. Over the last five years it has climbed 2,308 places.
What names are similar to Chaske?
If you like Chaske, you might also like Primo and Taro.
What should I know before naming my baby Chaske?
Chaske is a Native American boy name meaning “firstborn son”, with Dakota roots. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds short and punchy, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a longer middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.