Boy · #10,812 in 2026

Chirag

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

Chirag is a 1969 Indian Bollywood film directed by Raj Khosla. The film stars Sunil Dutt and Asha Parekh in the lead roles. The film features the songs "Teri Aankhon Ke Siwa", sung separately by Mohammad Rafi and Lata Mangeshkar, which became quite popular, as well as "Mere Bichhade Sathi Sunta Ja" and "Chhayi Barakha Bahar", both sung by Lata Mangeshkar.

Current Rank

#10,812

Peak Rank

#1,794 (1985)

Total Babies

667

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1973

First Year

2023

Last Year

1985

Peak Year

#1794

Peak Rank

667

Total Count

Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Chirag

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

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The Story of Chirag

Chirag first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1973, with 12 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1985, when 33 Chirags were born — ranking #1,794 that year. As of 2026, Chirag ranks #10,812 for baby boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 667 Chirags 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

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51-100

101-500

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Names that sound like Chirag

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

Chiraq
Chirac
Chiral
Chira
Gierig
Ceric
Cheery
Cheerio
Chiro
Cheero
Chiri
Toerag

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Chirag

What does the name Chirag mean?

How popular is Chirag in 2026?

In 2026, Chirag ranks #10,812 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Chirag most popular?

Chirag reached its peak popularity in 1985, ranking #1,794 that year with 33 babies given the name.

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

Chirag has historically been most popular in New Jersey, Illinois, New York. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Chirag.

Is Chirag a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Chirag?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Chirag include Demar, Damar, Amere. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Chirag

Chirag is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1973 and has accumulated 667 births in the dataset. Chirag's peak popularity came in 1985 when it ranked #1,794. Use the chart and map above to compare Chirag'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.