Boy · #12,015 in 2026

Chenyu

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

Current Rank

#12,015

Peak Rank

#12,182 (2016)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

2016

First Year

2020

Last Year

2016

Peak Year

#12182

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Chenyu

Chenyu first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2016, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2016, when 5 Chenyus were born — ranking #12,182 that year. As of 2026, Chenyu ranks #12,015 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 10 Chenyus have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2010s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Names that sound like Chenyu

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

Genu
Venue
Venu
Janu
Zhenya
Tenue
Chinua
Chenoa
Sinew
Chennai
Ceno
Cento

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Chenyu

What does the name Chenyu mean?

Chenyu is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2016. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Chenyu in 2026?

In 2026, Chenyu ranks #12,015 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Chenyu most popular?

Chenyu reached its peak popularity in 2016, ranking #12,182 that year with 5 babies given the name.

Is Chenyu a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Chenyu?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Chenyu include Aaseem, Abdelhamid, Abdulhaadi. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Chenyu

Chenyu is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2016 and has accumulated 10 births in the dataset. Chenyu's peak popularity came in 2016 when it ranked #12,182. Use the chart and map above to compare Chenyu'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.