Chen
Pronunciation: [ ch-EHN ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Chen first appeared in US Social Security records in 1982.
Over 57 babies have been named Chen in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Chen is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #58,213 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #58,213
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Chen
Chen is a girl name .
Is Chen a boy or girl name? Chen is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #58,213 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #11,928. Chen is more commonly used as a boy name.
Chen is currently ranked #58,213 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Chen include Chelsea, Cheyenne, Cherish, Chevelle, Cheyanne . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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