Boy nameNot in the current top chartsSteady
Chetan
2 syllablesPeak year: 20126 lettersStarts with C
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Chetan'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.
Chetan's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Chetan |
|---|---|
| 1972 | 6 |
| 1975 | 7 |
| 1976 | 5 |
| 1977 | 10 |
| 1978 | 11 |
| 1979 | 11 |
| 1980 | 15 |
| 1981 | 8 |
| 1982 | 8 |
| 1984 | 10 |
| 1985 | 16 |
| 1986 | 9 |
| 1987 | 5 |
| 1988 | 9 |
| 1989 | 12 |
| 1993 | 5 |
| 1994 | 9 |
| 1995 | 7 |
| 1996 | 10 |
| 1997 | 7 |
| 1998 | 10 |
| 1999 | 10 |
| 2001 | 15 |
| 2002 | 7 |
| 2003 | 10 |
| 2004 | 10 |
| 2005 | 13 |
| 2006 | 15 |
| 2007 | 16 |
| 2008 | 16 |
| 2009 | 13 |
| 2010 | 18 |
| 2011 | 16 |
| 2012 | 21 |
| 2013 | 12 |
| 2014 | 15 |
| 2015 | 9 |
| 2016 | 10 |
| 2017 | 8 |
| 2018 | 9 |
| 2019 | 5 |
| 2020 | 11 |
| 2021 | 5 |
| 2022 | 13 |
| 2023 | 6 |
Chetan through the decades
- Chetan peaked in 2012, when 21 babies were named Chetan in the US.
- The 2000s were Chetan's strongest decade, averaging 13 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2014–2023), use of Chetan has fallen 39% compared to the 10 years before that.