boy's name
Chap
CHAP (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 1
- Letters 4
- Births on record 37
Chap is a boy's name with 1 syllable. In 1981 it was given to 8 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1973, when 9 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1973.
- 1 syllable, with the stress on syllable 1.
Chap Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1970s to 1980s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 29 |
| 1980s | 8 |
How Popular Is Chap?
In 1981, Chap was given to 8 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Chap
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Chap Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Chap over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Chap
- English CHAP
Sibling Names for Chap
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Chap — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Chap
How popular is the name Chap?
In 1981, Chap was given to 8 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Chap a girl's or a boy's name?
Chap is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Chap?
Chap has 1 syllable.
When was Chap most popular?
Chap peaked in 1973, when 9 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.