Chirag
2 countriesPopularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Chirag was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
667 births recorded 1973–2023 · peaked in 1985 with 33 births
Most common in: New Jersey, Illinois, California, New York, Texas
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
93 births recorded 1996–2016 · peaked in 1999 with 12 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
93 births recorded 1996–2016 · peaked in 1999 with 12 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Chirag’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | #4022 | — |
| 1997 | #3738 | ↑284 |
| 1998 | #6314 | ↓2576 |
| 1999 | #6042 | ↑272 |
| 2000 | #5920 | ↑122 |
| 2001 | #5142 | ↑778 |
| 2002 | #4703 | ↑439 |
| 2003 | #5035 | ↓332 |
| 2004 | #6976 | ↓1941 |
| 2005 | #6634 | ↑342 |
| 2006 | #5525 | ↑1109 |
| 2008 | #6070 | ↓545 |
| 2009 | #9864 | ↓3794 |
| 2010 | #9693 | ↑171 |
| 2011 | #12287 | ↓2594 |
| 2012 | #10770 | ↑1517 |
| 2013 | #8118 | ↑2652 |
| 2014 | #10717 | ↓2599 |
| 2016 | #12185 | ↓1468 |
| 2023 | #10821 | ↑1364 |
Frequently asked questions about Chirag
Is Chirag a popular name?
Chirag has 667 recorded births in United States between 1973 and 2023, but doesn’t currently rank in the yearly top list.
Is Chirag more common for boys or girls?
Chirag is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Chirag most popular?
Chirag peaked in 1985 in United States, with 33 recorded births that year.
Is Chirag rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Chirag’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #2857 in 1973 to #10821 in 2023.
How many babies have been named Chirag?
At least 760 babies have been recorded with the name Chirag across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Chirag popular in more than one country?
Yes — Chirag appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, England & Wales.