Chen
- Pronunciation
- [Chen]
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Great, Vast
- Origin
- Chinese
Chen Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 193 baby boys have been named Chen. The name peaked in 1983 with 9 US births that year (rank #4184). In 2024, ranked #9110 nationally — 4,926 places below its 1983 peak.
Top States for Chen
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Chen births are: New York (5).
Other Chinese-Origin Names Like Chen
If you like Chen's Chinese origin, consider these related names: An, Bing Qing, Bo, Chan Juan, Chang. Browse all Chinese names →
4-Letter Names Starting with C
Names with Chen's exact length and starting letter: Cabe, Cace, Cade, Cadi, Cady.
Quick Facts About Chen
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Compare Chen to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Chen against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).
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