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Chaz

♂ Boy

Pronounced CHAZ /ˈt͡ʃæz/Medium

Meaning: Origin uncertainMedium

In 30 seconds: Chaz is an English short form, most familiar as a nickname-style name; its own origin is listed as uncertain.
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Origin MediumEnglish
MeaningOrigin uncertain
U.S. rank (2025)#4568 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births22 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1988
Total births (all-time)≈ 9,909

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 198819742025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Chaz works as a clipped, casual English name, with its origin as a standalone name marked uncertain. Its listed variations — Charley, Charlie, Charly, Chas and Chip — show the Charles-and-company circle it moves in. The best-known bearer is Chaz Bono.

The z ending gives Chaz an informal, modern snap that the softer forms don't have. It reads as the kind of relaxed name that started life as a nickname and stuck.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Chaz is 'origin uncertain', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name - Chaz — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

CharleyCharlieCharlyChasChip

Nicknames

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Famous Bearers

  • ★Chaz Bono (1969–present)
    Notable public figure listed on Behind the Name.

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Chaz mean?

Chaz is usually explained as meaning 'origin uncertain' and is most often linked with English tradition.

How do you pronounce Chaz?

It's commonly said CHAZ /ˈt͡ʃæz/.

Is Chaz a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Chaz is used as a boy name.

How popular is Chaz?

In 2024, Chaz ranked #2792 in the U.S. for boys, with 46 births recorded.

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