Chen
Pronunciation: [ ch-EHN ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Chen first appeared in US Social Security records in 1977.
Over 193 babies have been named Chen in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Chen is past its peak , currently ranked #11,928 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #11,928
- Total SSA Count
- 8
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About the Name Chen
Chen is a boy name .
Is Chen a boy or girl name? Chen is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #11,928 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #58,213. Chen is more commonly used as a boy name.
Chen is currently ranked #11,928 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Chen include Chester, Chevy, Chet, Cheskel, Chesky . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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