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Chosen

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Pronounced CHOH-zuhn /ˈt͡ʃoʊ.zən/Medium

Meaning: English virtue/word name from the verb 'choose', meaning 'chosen' or 'selected', often with the religious sense of 'chosen by God / object of divine favour'.Medium

In 30 seconds: Chosen is an English virtue name taken straight from the word, meaning 'chosen' or 'selected', often in the religious sense of being chosen by God.
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Origin MediumEnglish
MeaningEnglish virtue/word name from the verb 'choose', meaning 'chosen' or 'selected', often with the religious sense of 'chosen by God / object of divine favour'.
U.S. rank (2024)#1966 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births100 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 445

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202420052024

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

History & Origin

Chosen comes from the verb 'choose' and is used as a virtue or word name, much like Grace or Hope. Its meaning carries the idea of being selected, and frequently the sense of being an object of divine favor. The name works for girls and boys alike; actor Chosen Jacobs is one well-known bearer.

Because it is an everyday English word, Chosen states its meaning plainly with no translation needed. That directness gives it a confident, declarative feel.

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

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Famous Bearers

  • ★Chosen Jacobs (2001–present)
    Male public figure listed on Behind the Name.

If you like Chosen…

Grace— A fellow English virtue name carrying a religious resonance like Chosen.
Hope— Another word name used the way Chosen is, straight from English vocabulary.
Destiny— Shares Chosen's sense of a meaningful, fate-touched word name.
Blessing— A virtue name like Chosen with a similar note of divine favor.

Frequently Asked

What does the name Chosen mean?

Chosen is a virtue name meaning 'chosen, selected; object of divine favour', and is most often linked with English tradition.

How do you pronounce Chosen?

It's commonly said CHOH-zuhn /ˈt͡ʃoʊ.zən/.

Is Chosen a boy or girl name?

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

How popular is Chosen?

In 2024, Chosen ranked #1966 in the U.S. for girls, with 100 births recorded.