Chaun
The Chaun is a stream in Far East Siberia. It flows roughly northwards, passing through the sparsely populated areas of the Siberian tundra. It is 205 kilometres (127 mi) long, and has a drainage basin of 23,000 square kilometres (8,900 sq mi).
Meaning & Origin of Chaun
What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.
The Chaun is a stream in Far East Siberia. It flows roughly northwards, passing through the sparsely populated areas of the Siberian tundra. It is 205 kilometres (127 mi) long, and has a drainage basin of 23,000 square kilometres (8,900 sq mi).
Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 3.0). Read more →
The Story of Chaun
Chaun first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1964, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1980, when 19 Chauns were born — ranking #2,536 that year. As of 2026, Chaun ranks #10,774 for baby boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 435 Chauns have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1960s through the 2020s.
Popularity Over Time
Popularity by State
Names that sound like Chaun
Phonetically similar names — useful when Chaun 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 Chaun
What does the name Chaun mean?
How popular is Chaun in 2026?
When was Chaun most popular?
Is Chaun a unisex name?
What names go well with Chaun?
About the name Chaun
Chaun is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1964 and has accumulated 435 births in the dataset. Chaun's peak popularity came in 1980 when it ranked #2,536. Use the chart and map above to compare Chaun's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.
Continue exploring
- Top names of 1980 →
- Names of the 1980s →
- Names starting with "C" →
- Browse all boy names →
- Top names of 2026 →
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.