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Chaz

Chaz 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 46 boys in the United States.

Chaz at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references
Pronunciation
/t͡ʃæz/
Also spelled
Charles

About the name Chaz

Chaz 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. It travels in a few spellings: Charles.

In the United States, Chaz first appears in Social Security records in 1974. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #379 in 1988, and in 2024 46 babies received the name — 9,887 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Chaz in US records

First recorded (US)
1974
Best US rank
#379 in 1988
Peak year
1988
Babies named Chaz in 2024
46
Total since 1880
9,887

Chaz in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#1771 in 2003
Babies named Chaz in 2014
3
Total since 1996
50

Spellings & short forms

Charles

Similar names

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Chaz mean?

The meaning of Chaz 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 Chaz a boy or girl name?

Chaz is a boy name. In 2024, 46 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Chaz?

Chaz comes from the English & American tradition. It is also spelled Charles.

How popular is the name Chaz?

Chaz first appears in US records in 1974. Its best-ever ranking was #379 in 1988, and 46 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Chaz?

Chaz is pronounced /t͡ʃæz/ (IPA).

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. England & Wales figures are from the Office for National Statistics. If you spot an error, write to [email protected] — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.