Chiron
- Pronunciation
- [Chi-ron]
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Myth Name (A Centaur)
- Origin
- Greek
Chiron Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 140 baby boys have been named Chiron. The name peaked in 2019 with 16 US births that year (rank #5602). In 2024, ranked #7310 nationally — 1,708 places below its 2019 peak.
Other Greek-Origin Names Like Chiron
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6-Letter Names Starting with C
Names with Chiron's exact length and starting letter: Cadell, Cadena, Cadhla, Cadman, Cadmon.
Quick Facts About Chiron
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Compare Chiron to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Chiron against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).