Chiron

Pronunciation: [ ch-EYER-uhn ]

Chiron is a boy baby name. Ranked #7,959 in the US, popular nicknames include Chi, Chy, and Chiie.

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Meaning & Origin

Chiron is a boy name, recorded for 11 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced ch-EYER-uhn.

Parents who love the name Chiron often also consider East, Doyle, Aegon .

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Historical Record

Chiron first appeared in US Social Security records in 1984.

Over 140 babies have been named Chiron in the United States since SSA records began.

Today, Chiron is rising quickly in popularity , currently ranked #7,959 for boy names in the US .

Popularity Over Time

#7,959
Current Rank
Rising Fast Based on SSA data 1880–present
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Quick Facts

Gender
Boy
Popularity Rank
#7,959
Total SSA Count
11

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Chi Chy Chiie Chirie

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Chiron is also used as a girl name, ranked #57968.

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East Boy Proto-Germanic Doyle Boy Irish Gaelic Aegon Boy Fictional High Valyrian Akito Boy Japanese Arwyn Boy Welsh Biden Boy Anglo-Saxon Zillion Boy English

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Proto-Germanic origin

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"fire and blood (fictional Valyrian)"

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"clear, luminous person"

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Anglo-Saxon origin

"from the valley"

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Frequently Asked Questions About Chiron

Is Chiron a boy or girl name?
Chiron is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #7959. As a girl name, it is ranked #57968. Chiron is more commonly used as a boy name.
How do you pronounce Chiron?
Chiron is pronounced ch-EYER-uhn.
How popular is the name Chiron?
Chiron is currently ranked #7959 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Chiron?
Common nicknames for Chiron include Chi, Chy, Chiie, and Chirie.
Is Chiron a common or rare name?
Chiron is an uncommon name, ranked #7959 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
What boy names are similar to Chiron?
Chiron pairs well with East, Doyle, Aegon, Akito in style and sound.

About the Name Chiron

Chiron is a boy name .

Is Chiron a boy or girl name? Chiron is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #7,959 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #57,968. Chiron is more commonly used as a boy name.

Chiron is currently ranked #7,959 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Chiron include Chi, Chy, Chiie, and Chirie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

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