Chosen
Chosen is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Selected, handpicked, or favored.
Origin and history
Chosen is a modern English word name directly derived from the verb participle meaning 'selected' or 'favored'. It has risen rapidly in U.S. usage in recent years, particularly in the 2020s as a spiritual or aspirational choice. Its popularity reflects a broader modern trend of employing meaningful English vocabulary words as given names.
Popularity in the United States
2,248 babies in the United States have been named Chosen since 1880. It ranks #2727 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #744.
States where it is most popular
- GA (16.3 %)
- TX (11.5 %)
- FL (9.8 %)
- NC (9.7 %)
- CA (5.6 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 29 |
| 2010-2019 | 289 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,930 |
Fun facts
- The vast majority of the name's total historic usage in the United States has occurred in the 2020s.
- Chosen belongs to a growing category of modern virtue and aspirational word names like Saint, Legend, and Reign.