Chano

Chano is a boy's name of Spanish origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. It is a rare choice in US records.

Chano at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Spanish
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Chano

Chano belongs to the Spanish 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, Chano first appears in Social Security records in 1918. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #4277 in 1918, and in 2024 0 babies received the name — 33 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Chano in US records

First recorded (US)
1918
Best US rank
#4277 in 1918
Peak year
1975
Total since 1880
33

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Chano mean?

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

Is Chano a boy or girl name?

Chano is a boy name.

What origin is the name Chano?

Chano comes from the Spanish tradition.

How popular is the name Chano?

Chano first appears in US records in 1918. Its best-ever ranking was #4277 in 1918, and 0 babies were given the name in 2024.

Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. If you spot an error, write to [email protected] — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.