UK boy's name
Chaz
A diminutive form of the name Charles, originally meaning "free man" or "petitioner".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2014. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Chaz is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Chaz popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2014 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4632, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2003, with 8 births.
This profile covers 50 England and Wales registrations across 12 recorded years from 1996 to 2014. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 38% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 50 living people in the UK are called Chaz. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2015 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Chaz ranked #4632 for boys in England and Wales in 2014, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2003, when 8 boys were registered as Chaz.
- • About 50 living people in the UK are estimated to have Chaz as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4632
2014
Births in 2014
3
Latest year
Peak year
2003
8 births
Estimated living
50
2026
Meaning
What does Chaz mean?
The name Chaz is a diminutive form of the name Charles, which is derived from the Germanic name Karl. The name Karl originated from the common adjective "karl," meaning "man" or "husband." It gained popularity in the 9th century after the reign of Charlemagne, the King of the Franks.
The name Charles was later introduced to England by the Norman conquest in 1066. It became a popular name among the English royalty and nobility. One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Chaz can be found in the 16th century, when it was used as a diminutive form of Charles.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Chaz. One of the earliest was Chaz Bono (born 1969), an American writer, musician, and LGBTQ+ rights activist. Bono is the child of entertainers Sonny Bono and Cher and is known for their advocacy work.
Another notable figure was Chaz Palminteri (born 1952), an American actor, screenwriter, and playwright. Palminteri is best known for his performance in the film "A Bronx Tale," which he also wrote and adapted for the stage.
In the world of sports, Chaz Schilens (born 1985) is a former American football wide receiver who played in the National Football League (NFL) for several teams, including the Oakland Raiders and New York Jets.
The name Chaz has also been associated with musicians, such as Chaz Bundick (born 1987), better known by his stage name Toro y Moi, an American singer-songwriter, and record producer.
Lastly, Chaz Guest (born 1971) is a British actor and writer, known for his roles in television series like "This Life" and "Queer as Folk."
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Chaz over time
The chart below shows babies named Chaz registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2014. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Chaz, the clearest high point is 2003. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2014, compared with 8 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Chaz by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Chaz was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #4249 | 7 | 2 |
| 2000s | #2991 | 31 | 7 |
| 1990s | #2371 | 12 | 3 |
Related
Names similar to Chaz
- Charlie 104,761
- Callum 65,796
- Connor 53,072
- Cameron 40,394
- Charles 33,091
- Christopher 26,849
- Caleb 15,553
- Corey 12,622
- Carter 11,505
- Cody 11,075
- Conor 10,298
- Christian 9,695
FAQ
Chaz: questions and answers
How popular is the name Chaz in the UK right now?
In 2014, Chaz was ranked #4632 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Chaz most popular?
The peak year on record was 2003, with 8 babies registered as Chaz in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Chaz?
A diminutive form of the name Charles, originally meaning "free man" or "petitioner".
How many people are called Chaz in the UK?
A total of 50 babies have been registered as Chaz across the 12 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.