Chap Name Popularity and Statistics
Chap is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Chap?
Chap is spelled C-H-A-P. The name has 4 letters.
Chap Popularity in 1981
Rank#4,509
Recorded Births8
- Boys usage rose 73 places to #4,509 and recorded 1 more birth compared with 1977.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Chap Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 1973 through 1981. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Boys | 8 | #4,509 |
| 1977 | Boys | 7 | #4,582 |
| 1975 | Boys | 7 | #4,309 |
| 1974 | Boys | 6 | #4,634 |
| 1973 | Boys | 9 | #3,445 |
When Was Chap Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1973 · Boys
9 recorded births
National rank #3,445
1981 · Boys
8 recorded births
National rank #4,509
1977 · Boys
7 recorded births
National rank #4,582
1975 · Boys
7 recorded births
National rank #4,309