Unisex · #5,430 in 2026

Chrome

Current Rank
#5,430
Peak Rank
#5,430 (2024)
Total Babies
28
5-Yr Trend
Stable
👧 Girl peak #12,120 (7 total)
👦 Boy peak #5,430 (28 total)
👦As Boy Name
2023
First Year
2024
Last Year
2024
Peak Year
#5430
Peak Rank
28
Total Count
2
Years Active
👧As Girl Name
2024
First Year
2024
Last Year
2024
Peak Year
#12120
Peak Rank
7
Total Count
1
Years Active

The Story of Chrome

As a girl name

Chrome first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 2024, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2024, when 7 Chromes were born — ranking #12,120 that year. As of 2026, Chrome ranks #12,120 for girls with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 7 Chromes have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2020s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Chrome first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 2023, with 11 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2024, when 17 Chromes were born — ranking #5,430 that year. As of 2026, Chrome ranks #5,430 for boys with 17 births, with steady use. In total, more than 28 Chromes have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2020s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Chrome

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

  • Crome
  • Krome
  • Crime
  • Cream
  • Crumb
  • Cram
  • Creme
  • Crone
  • Crim
  • Crum
  • Kareem
  • Crem

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Chrome

What does the name Chrome mean?
Chrome is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2023. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Chrome in 2026?
In 2026, Chrome ranks #5,430 among boys' names in the U.S., with 17 babies given the name that year.
When was Chrome most popular?
Chrome reached its peak popularity in 2024, ranking #5,430 that year with 17 babies given the name.
Is Chrome a unisex name?
Yes — Chrome is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 20% of Chromes assigned female and 80% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Chrome?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Chrome include Malaquias, Ilyaas, Tyse. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Chrome

Chrome is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2023 and has accumulated 28 births in the dataset. Chrome's peak popularity came in 2024 when it ranked #5,430. Use the chart and map above to compare Chrome'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.