Chas Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Chas is derived from the Germanic name Karl, meaning 'free man.' It evolved through various forms before becoming popular as a diminutive of Charles in modern English. The name is often seen as friendly and informal and has notable individuals associated with it.
The name Chas is most popular in Ohio, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the G.I. Generation generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Chas has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Chas' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 786th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2706th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 5657th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2672nd out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1668th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 4850th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 13264th out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 9107th out of 9107 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 27321st out of 27321 names. Discover how the name 'Chas' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Chas"
Pronunciation
/tʃæz/
Origin
English
Etymology
Chas is a diminutive form of the name Charles, which is derived from the Germanic name Karl, meaning 'free man.'
Meaning
free man
Language Evolution
Karl (Old High German), Charles (Old French), Chas (Modern English)
Historical Usage
The name Chas began to gain popularity as a nickname for Charles in the 20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries.
Variants & Derivatives
Charles, Charlie, Chuck
Modern Popularity & Image
Chas is perceived as a friendly and approachable name, often associated with a casual and informal personality.
Famous People
Chas Hodges (musician), Chas B. Stokes (American businessman)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Chas"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Chas"
"Chas" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 786th of 7545 | 1,156 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 2706th of 6773 | 145 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 5657th of 7552 | 21 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 2672nd of 10718 | 218 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 1668th of 16616 | 727 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 4850th of 24088 | 273 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 13264th of 23106 | 39 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 9107th of 9107 | 5 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 27321st of 27321 | 5 |
Regional Popularity of "Chas" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
44.77% 634th/1416 |
62.29% 859th/1379 |
56.00% 1325th/2366 |
76.36% 872nd/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - |
64.38% 2265th/3518 |
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| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
50.39% 1857th/3685 |
67.73% 3031st/4475 |
37.22% 1933rd/5194 |
34.94% 2207th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Chas" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Chas"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Chas" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.