Champ
Champ is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Short form of champion, meaning warrior or victor on the field.
Origin and history
Champ originated as an English vocabulary word, short for champion, which derives ultimately from Late Latin campus meaning field or battlefield. It historically served as a friendly nickname or pet name before coming into use as a rare given name. In the United States, Champ remains a unique, spirited choice given to a small number of baby boys each year.
Popularity in the United States
1,289 babies in the United States have been named Champ since 1880. It ranks #3415 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1748.
States where it is most popular
- CA (54.5 %)
- TX (35.6 %)
- AR (5 %)
- MO (5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 11 |
| 1890-1900 | 18 |
| 1900-1910 | 11 |
| 1910-1920 | 161 |
| 1920-1930 | 104 |
| 1930-1940 | 63 |
| 1940-1950 | 84 |
| 1950-1960 | 68 |
| 1960-1970 | 29 |
| 1970-1980 | 23 |
| 1980-1990 | 6 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 183 |
| 2010-2019 | 349 |
| 2020-2029 | 179 |
Famous people named Champ
- Champ Summers: Baseball Player
Fun facts
- The name directly derives from the word champion, which originates from the Late Latin word campus, referring to a battlefield.
- Although historically very rare as an official given name, Champ has seen a modest rise in usage in recent years in the U.S.