Name meaning & stats
Chen
Chen. 250 US babies since 1940, peak 2007. Notable Chens are 3.1× over-represented as singers.
What it means
No agreed meaning on record
In US birth records
Peak year: 2007
250 US babies were named Chen between 1940 and 2025.
Chen around the world
- England & Wales: 79 babies since 1996, peak 2011
- France: 30 babies since 1900, peak 2015
From official birth registries. Sources are listed on About the data.
Where Chens end up
| Career | vs expected | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Singer | 3.1× | Medium · 17 people |
| Actor | 1.7× | Medium · 12 people |
| Footballer | 0.6× | Low · 5 people |
| Model | 1.9× | Low · 5 people |
Among notable men who are singers, Chens show up 3.1× as often as you'd expect from how common the name is.
Notable people of every nationality born 1940–2005 (Wikidata). Patterns, not destiny.
Name twins (peaked around 2007)