Chetan
2 countries#12008 in United States, 2025Popularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Chetan was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
478 births recorded 1972–2025 · currently #12008 · peaked in 2012 with 21 births
Most common in: California
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
61 births recorded 1996–2019 · peaked in 1998 with 9 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
61 births recorded 1996–2019 · peaked in 1998 with 9 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Chetan’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | #5875 | — |
| 2006 | #5525 | ↑350 |
| 2007 | #5434 | ↑91 |
| 2008 | #5487 | ↓53 |
| 2009 | #6436 | ↓949 |
| 2010 | #5047 | ↑1389 |
| 2011 | #5433 | ↓386 |
| 2012 | #4533 | ↑900 |
| 2013 | #6603 | ↓2070 |
| 2014 | #5733 | ↑870 |
| 2015 | #8040 | ↓2307 |
| 2016 | #7605 | ↑435 |
| 2017 | #8840 | ↓1235 |
| 2018 | #8154 | ↑686 |
| 2019 | #12145 | ↓3991 |
| 2020 | #7034 | ↑5111 |
| 2021 | #12146 | ↓5112 |
| 2022 | #6479 | ↑5667 |
| 2023 | #10821 | ↓4342 |
| 2025 | #12008 | ↓1187 |
Frequently asked questions about Chetan
Is Chetan a popular name?
Yes — Chetan currently ranks #12008 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Chetan more common for boys or girls?
Chetan is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Chetan most popular?
Chetan peaked in 2012 in United States, with 21 recorded births that year.
Is Chetan rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Chetan’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #4441 in 1972 to #12008 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Chetan?
At least 539 babies have been recorded with the name Chetan across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Chetan popular in more than one country?
Yes — Chetan appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Chetan?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Chetan include Cheston.
Similar names right now
Ranked directly next to Chetan in United States, 2025 — a real popularity match, not a subjective list.