Boy · #6,940 in 2026

Chales

Name: Popularity of the name Chales in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Chales, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#6,940

Peak Rank

#2,120 (1960)

Total Babies

187

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1918

First Year

1989

Last Year

1960

Peak Year

#2120

Peak Rank

187

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Chales

Chales first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1918, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1960, when 15 Chaless were born — ranking #2,120 that year. As of 2026, Chales ranks #6,940 for baby boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 187 Chaless have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Chales

Phonetically similar names — useful when Chales is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Chals
Chills
Chels
Chelles
Shells
Cial
Gels
Chal
Shels
Chul
Jills
Shills

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Chales

What does the name Chales mean?

Chales is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1918. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Chales in 2026?

In 2026, Chales ranks #6,940 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Chales most popular?

Chales reached its peak popularity in 1960, ranking #2,120 that year with 15 babies given the name.

Is Chales a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Chales is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Chales?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Chales include Audy, Selvin, Andamo. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Chales

Chales is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1918 and has accumulated 187 births in the dataset. Chales's peak popularity came in 1960 when it ranked #2,120. Use the chart and map above to compare Chales's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.