Boy nameCurrently #4,080 in the USRising
Chief
//ˈtʃif//
1 syllablePeak year: 20205 lettersStarts with C
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Chief'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.
Chief's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Chief |
|---|---|
| 1919 | 5 |
| 2005 | 6 |
| 2006 | 5 |
| 2007 | 6 |
| 2008 | 6 |
| 2009 | 8 |
| 2011 | 8 |
| 2012 | 9 |
| 2013 | 13 |
| 2014 | 16 |
| 2015 | 17 |
| 2016 | 17 |
| 2017 | 20 |
| 2018 | 20 |
| 2019 | 27 |
| 2020 | 34 |
| 2021 | 32 |
| 2022 | 27 |
| 2023 | 30 |
| 2024 | 26 |
Chief through the decades
- Chief peaked in 2020, when 34 babies were named Chief in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Chief has risen 205% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Chief currently ranks #4,080 in the US and is on the rise.