Boy · #6,056 in 2026

Chano

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

Current Rank

#6,056

Peak Rank

#4,306 (1975)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1918

First Year

1979

Last Year

1975

Peak Year

#4306

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Chano

Chano first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1918, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1975, when 7 Chanos were born — ranking #4,306 that year. As of 2026, Chano ranks #6,056 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 33 Chanos have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Chano

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

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Chano

What does the name Chano mean?

Chano 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 Chano in 2026?

In 2026, Chano ranks #6,056 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Chano most popular?

Chano reached its peak popularity in 1975, ranking #4,306 that year with 7 babies given the name.

Is Chano a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Chano?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Chano include Johnas, Graviel, Conell. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Chano

Chano is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1918 and has accumulated 33 births in the dataset. Chano's peak popularity came in 1975 when it ranked #4,306. Use the chart and map above to compare Chano'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.