girl's name
Chelan
shuh-LAN (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 77
Chelan is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 2000 it was given to 6 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 1992, when 9 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1976.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Chelan Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1970s to 2000s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 8 |
| 1980s | 11 |
| 1990s | 47 |
| 2000s | 6 |
How Popular Is Chelan?
In 2000, Chelan was given to 6 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.
Where Chelan Is Used
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 Chelan
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Chelan Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Chelan over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Chelan
- English shuh-LAN
Sibling Names for Chelan
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Chelan — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Chelan
How popular is the name Chelan?
In 2000, Chelan was given to 6 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 Chelan a girl's or a boy's name?
Chelan is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Chelan?
Chelan has 2 syllables.
When was Chelan most popular?
Chelan peaked in 1992, when 9 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.