Boy nameNot in the current top chartsRising
Chayim
1 syllablePeak year: 20236 lettersStarts with C
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Chayim's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Chayim's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Chayim |
|---|---|
| 1975 | 6 |
| 1986 | 5 |
| 1988 | 6 |
| 1989 | 7 |
| 1992 | 5 |
| 1993 | 8 |
| 1998 | 6 |
| 2001 | 5 |
| 2006 | 6 |
| 2007 | 5 |
| 2008 | 7 |
| 2010 | 5 |
| 2011 | 5 |
| 2012 | 7 |
| 2014 | 5 |
| 2016 | 9 |
| 2017 | 8 |
| 2018 | 5 |
| 2019 | 7 |
| 2022 | 8 |
| 2023 | 9 |
Chayim through the decades
- Chayim peaked in 2023, when 9 babies were named Chayim in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2010–2023), use of Chayim has risen 13% compared to the 10 years before that.