Chas
Chas is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Free man.
Origin and history
Chas originated as a traditional written abbreviation and diminutive for Charles, derived from the Germanic word meaning free man. While historically common in print and formal registers, it has also been given as an independent legal first name. In the United States, it remains a rare choice today.
Popularity in the United States
3,213 babies in the United States have been named Chas since 1880. It ranks #2270 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1922.
States where it is most popular
- TX (17 %)
- CA (16.5 %)
- OH (15.9 %)
- IL (11.9 %)
- PA (10.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 395 |
| 1890-1900 | 208 |
| 1900-1910 | 219 |
| 1910-1920 | 576 |
| 1920-1930 | 421 |
| 1930-1940 | 79 |
| 1940-1950 | 32 |
| 1950-1960 | 16 |
| 1960-1970 | 21 |
| 1970-1980 | 170 |
| 1980-1990 | 454 |
| 1990-2000 | 365 |
| 2000-2010 | 180 |
| 2010-2019 | 72 |
| 2020-2029 | 5 |
Famous people named Chas
- Chas Chandler: Musician, Record Producer
- Chas Hodges: Musician, Singer
Fun facts
- Chas. was standard printer shorthand for Charles in historical English records, directories, and census documents.
- Although primarily used as a nickname or abbreviation, over 3,000 U.S. boys have been officially named Chas at birth since 1880.