Name meaning & stats
Chuck
Chuck. 16,991 US babies since 1940, peak 1961. Notable Chucks are 2.1× over-represented as American football players.
What it means
No agreed meaning on record
In US birth records
Peak year: 1961
16,991 US babies were named Chuck between 1940 and 2025.
Where Chucks end up
| Career | vs expected | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Politician | 1.9× | High · 73 people |
| NFL-style footballer | 2.1× | High · 70 people |
| Baseball player | 1.7× | High · 28 people |
| Musician | 1.3× | High · 27 people |
Among notable men who are American football players, Chucks show up 2.1× as often as you'd expect from how common the name is.
Notable people born 1940–2005 in the US, UK, Canada and Australia (Wikidata). Patterns, not destiny.
One more thing…
Chuck has a surprise career: 1.5×
Name twins (peaked around 1961)