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Chen

Pronunciation: [ ch-EHN ]

Girl Name #58,213 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Chen is a girl name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced ch-EHN.

Parents who love the name Chen often also consider Charlotte, Christine, Christina .

Quick Facts

Gender
Girl
Popularity Rank
#58,213
Total SSA Count
5

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Also a Boy Name

Chen is also used as a boy name, ranked #11928.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Chen

Is Chen a boy or girl name?
Chen is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #58213. As a boy name, it is ranked #11928. Chen is more commonly used as a boy name.
How do you pronounce Chen?
Chen is pronounced ch-EHN.
How popular is the name Chen?
Chen is currently ranked #58213 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Is Chen a common or rare name?
Chen is an uncommon name, ranked #58213 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

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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