Chaim

Chaim is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 388 boys in the United States.

Chaim at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Chaim

Chaim belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Chaim first appears in Social Security records in 1942. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #607 in 2022, and in 2024 388 babies received the name — 11,647 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Chaim in US records

First recorded (US)
1942
Best US rank
#607 in 2022
Peak year
2022
Babies named Chaim in 2024
388
Total since 1880
11,647

Chaim in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#704 in 1996
Babies named Chaim in 2025
31
Total since 1996
800

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Chaim mean?

The meaning of Chaim is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Chaim a boy or girl name?

Chaim is a boy name. In 2024, 388 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Chaim?

Chaim comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Chaim?

Chaim first appears in US records in 1942. Its best-ever ranking was #607 in 2022, and 388 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].