Chuck
- Pronunciation
- [Chuck]
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- A Man: Variant Of Carl.
- Origin
- English
Chuck Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 17,864 baby boys have been named Chuck. The name peaked in 1961 with 1,285 US births that year (rank #217).
Top States for Chuck
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Chuck births are: California (2,191), Ohio (1,073), Illinois (1,026).
Other English-Origin Names Like Chuck
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5-Letter Names Starting with C
Names with Chuck's exact length and starting letter: Cabal, Cable, Cacey, Cacia, Cadan.
Quick Facts About Chuck
Famous People Named Chuck
4 notable figures from history and culture who share the name Chuck.
- Chuck D — Rapper (1960)
- Chuck Jones was a famous animator and cartoon artist who also wrote, produced and directed famous animation films.
- Chuck Norris — TV Actor (1940)
- Chuck Yeager — Pilot (1923)
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Compare Chuck to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Chuck against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).