Unisex · #548 in 2026

Chosen

Current Rank
#548
Peak Rank
#548 (2026)
Total Babies
3K
5-Yr Trend
+351%
👧 Girl peak #1,737 (670 total)
👦 Boy peak #548 (3K total)
👦As Boy Name
2003
First Year
2026
Last Year
2026
Peak Year
#548
Peak Rank
3K
Total Count
19
Years Active
👧As Girl Name
2005
First Year
2026
Last Year
2026
Peak Year
#1737
Peak Rank
670
Total Count
15
Years Active

The Story of Chosen

As a girl name

Chosen first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 2005, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2026, when 117 Chosens were born — ranking #1,737 that year. As of 2026, Chosen ranks #1,737 for girls with 117 births, rising sharply (+244% over the past five years). In total, more than 670 Chosens have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Chosen first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 2003, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2026, when 541 Chosens were born — ranking #548 that year. As of 2026, Chosen ranks #548 for boys with 541 births, rising sharply (+351% over the past five years). In total, more than 3K Chosens have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Chosen

Phonetically similar names — useful when Chosen 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 Chosen

What does the name Chosen mean?
Chosen is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2003. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Chosen in 2026?
In 2026, Chosen ranks #548 among boys' names in the U.S., with 541 babies given the name that year.
When was Chosen most popular?
Chosen reached its peak popularity in 2026, ranking #548 that year with 541 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Chosen most popular?
Chosen has historically been most popular in Georgia, South Carolina, Hawaii. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Chosen.
Is Chosen a unisex name?
Yes — Chosen is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 20% of Chosens assigned female and 80% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Chosen?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Chosen include Elder, Ignatius, Oswaldo. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Chosen

Chosen is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2003 and has accumulated 3K births in the dataset. Chosen's peak popularity came in 2026 when it ranked #548. Use the chart and map above to compare Chosen'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.