Girl · #9,545 in 2026

Chenin

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

Current Rank

#9,545

Peak Rank

#7,310 (1983)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1978

First Year

1986

Last Year

1983

Peak Year

#7310

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Chenin

Chenin first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1978, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1983, when 8 Chenins were born — ranking #7,310 that year. As of 2026, Chenin ranks #9,545 for baby girls with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 29 Chenins have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s 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 Chenin

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

Chemin
Chinon
Jenine
Genin
Jenin
Chinning
Channon
Channing
Chaining
Chechen
Chining
Chewning

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Chenin

What does the name Chenin mean?

Chenin is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1978. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Chenin in 2026?

In 2026, Chenin ranks #9,545 among girls' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Chenin most popular?

Chenin reached its peak popularity in 1983, ranking #7,310 that year with 8 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Chenin most popular?

Chenin has historically been most popular in California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Chenin.

Is Chenin a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Chenin?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Chenin include Emilio, Kathry, Falina. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Chenin

Chenin is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1978 and has accumulated 29 births in the dataset. Chenin's peak popularity came in 1983 when it ranked #7,310. Use the chart and map above to compare Chenin'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.