Chiron
Meaninghand · Greek
- US rank
- #8,243
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #5,555 in 2019
9 babies were named Chiron in the US in 2025. It has dropped 2,544 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1984–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Chiron you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 188,679 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Chiron, 9 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Chiron would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryChiron first shows up in US birth records in 1983, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 42 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2019, when it reached #5,555.
- TrendChiron has slipped 2,544 places over the last five years and now sits at #8,243. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningIn Greek, Chiron means “hand”.
About the name Chiron
Chiron is a boy name of Greek origin meaning “hand”. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with C and ending in “-ron”. US birth records list Chiron for boys from 1984 to 2025, in 17 of those 42 years. Its best year was 2019, when it ranked #5,555 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #8,243, with 9 babies.
Origin:Greek names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 0.5 | 1,818,182 boys |
| 2000s | 0.8 | 1,176,471 boys |
| 2010s | 3.0 | 331,126 boys |
| 2020s | 6.8 | 147,783 boys |
More Greek boy names
- Boy name: Theodore · gift of God
- Boy name: Mateo · gift of God
- Boy name: Lucas · man from Lucania
- Unisex name: Elias · my God is Yahweh
- Boy name: Sebastian · venerable
- Boy name: Leo · lion
- Boy name: Thomas · twin
- Unisex name: Miles · possibly gracious
Questions about the name Chiron
What does the name Chiron mean?
Chiron means “hand” in Greek.
What is the origin of the name Chiron?
Chiron has Greek roots in our records. Other Greek names include Theodore, Mateo, Lucas.
Is Chiron a boy or girl name?
Chiron is a boy name.
How popular is the name Chiron?
Chiron ranked #8,243 for US boys in 2025, given to 9 babies. Its best year was 2019 (#5,555).