Chuck
ch(u)-ck
US Popularity:25801
Origin:American
Meaning:Free man; Warrior, army
Born as a light-hearted nickname for the dignified Charles in America, Chuck is a masculine name of British, Latin, and German origin. It, too, holds the meaning "free man" from the Germanic Karl, though some suggest it may stem from the element harjaz, meaning “battle” or "warrior." Charles has historically served as a title for royal figures, elevating its meaning to reflect those with the liberty to pursue all ambitions. However, Chuck is a name often reserved for pioneers, whether it's revolutionizing rock and roll in the case of Chuck Berry or traveling faster than the speed of sound like Chuck Yeager. Talk about using creative freedom to break barriers so others may trailblaze their own path!
Famous People Named Chuck
Wondering who else shares this name? Check out these well known people who made this baby name famous.
- Chuck McKinleyTennis Player
- Chuck NorrisActor
How Popular Is The Name Chuck?
U.S. Births
Overall:Chuck is currently #25801 in U.S. births
Boy:Chuck is currently #12519 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
#12519
in 2023
- 4668
from 2022
Sources
Name Doctor, Chuck
Behind the Name, Chuck, April 2022
Behind the Name, Charles, December 2024
Britannica, Chuck Berry, American musician, November 2024
Britannica, Chuck Yeager, American pilot, December 2024
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