Chun
Pronunciation: [ ch-UHN ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Chun first appeared in US Social Security records in 1974.
Over 98 babies have been named Chun in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Chun is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #40,058 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #40,058
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Chun is also used as a girl name, ranked #66144.
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About the Name Chun
Chun is a boy name .
Is Chun a boy or girl name? Chun is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #40,058 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #66,144. Chun is more commonly used as a boy name.
Chun is currently ranked #40,058 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
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Sources
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