Chaz
Meaningfree man · English form of Charles
- US rank
- #4,539
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #379 in 1988
22 babies were named Chaz in the US in 2025. It has dropped 2,617 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1974–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Chaz you might not know, from US birth records and Wikipedia. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
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- How commonAbout 1 in every 77,519 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Chaz, 22 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Chaz would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryChaz first shows up in US birth records in 1974, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 51 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1988, when it ranked #379. Today it's #4,539, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowChaz was 9.9× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 7,825 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 77,519.
- TrendChaz has slipped 2,617 places over the last five years and now sits at #4,539. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningChaz is an English form of Charles, which means “free man”. Our records link it to English and German roots.
About the name Chaz
Chaz is a boy name of English and German origin meaning “free man”. It has 4 letters and 1 syllable, starting with C and ending in “-haz”. US birth records list Chaz for boys from 1974 to 2025, in 52 of those 52 years. Its best year was 1988, when it ranked #379 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #4,539, with 22 babies.
Origin:English namesGerman names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 21 | 48,780 boys |
| 1980s | 145 | 6,886 boys |
| 1990s | 171 | 5,832 boys |
| 2000s | 109 | 9,208 boys |
| 2010s | 62 | 16,242 boys |
| 2020s | 29 | 34,384 boys |
Other spellings of Chaz
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 Chaz
What does the name Chaz mean?
Chaz means “free man” in English, as a form of Charles.
What is the origin of the name Chaz?
Chaz has English, German roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Chaz a boy or girl name?
Chaz is a boy name.
How popular is the name Chaz?
Chaz ranked #4,539 for US boys in 2025, given to 22 babies. Its best year was 1988 (#379).