Chaim
Chaim is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Life.
Origin and history
Chaim is a traditional masculine name of Hebrew origin meaning 'life'. It is widely used within Jewish communities and has maintained a consistent presence in U.S. birth records. In recent years, its usage in the United States has shown steady growth.
Popularity in the United States
12,072 babies in the United States have been named Chaim since 1880. It ranks #1076 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #637.
States where it is most popular
- NY (74.2 %)
- NJ (22 %)
- MD (1.4 %)
- CA (0.73 %)
- IL (0.64 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 66 |
| 1950-1960 | 354 |
| 1960-1970 | 361 |
| 1970-1980 | 756 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,067 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,514 |
| 2000-2010 | 2,260 |
| 2010-2019 | 3,209 |
| 2020-2029 | 2,485 |
Famous people named Chaim
- Chaim Topol: Actor, Singer
- Chaim Potok: Author, Rabbi
- Chaim Weizmann: President, Chemist
Fun facts
- Historically, the name Chaim was sometimes added as a second name to individuals facing serious illness as a wish for long life and healing.
- The name shares its root with the well-known Hebrew toast 'L'chaim', which translates to 'to life'.