UK boy's name
Chun
Spring season or handsome boy.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Chun is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Chun popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3688, with 5 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1996, with 9 births.
This profile covers 91 England and Wales registrations across 20 recorded years from 1996 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales and NRS Scotland, 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 56% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 128 living people in the UK are called Chun. 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 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Chun ranked #3688 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 5 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1996, when 9 boys were registered as Chun.
- • Chun ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #423 in 2001.
- • About 128 living people in the UK are estimated to have Chun as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3688
2024
Births in 2024
5
Latest year
Peak year
1996
9 births
Estimated living
128
2026
Meaning
What does Chun mean?
The name Chun originated from Chinese culture and has been in use for centuries. It is derived from the Mandarin Chinese word "春" which means "spring" or "youthful." The name is associated with rebirth, renewal, and the season of growth and vitality.
The earliest recorded use of the name Chun can be traced back to ancient Chinese literature and historical texts. It was a popular name among the Chinese nobility and aristocracy, often given to children born during the spring season or to signify the hope for a fresh start or new beginnings.
One of the earliest and most notable historical figures with the name Chun was Chun Yu-kun, a prominent Chinese philosopher and scholar who lived during the 3rd century AD. He was known for his work on Confucian teachings and his contributions to the development of Chinese philosophy.
Another famous bearer of the name Chun was Chun Qiu, a Chinese historian and author who lived during the 5th century BC. He is best known for his work on the "Spring and Autumn Annals," a historical record of the State of Lu during the Chunqiu period (722-481 BC).
In the realm of literature, Chun Yu-chi was a renowned Chinese poet and calligrapher who lived during the Tang Dynasty (618-907 AD). His works were highly celebrated and influential in Chinese literary circles.
Moving forward in time, Chun Tae-il was a prominent Korean independence activist and politician who lived from 1877 to 1964. He played a significant role in Korea's struggle for independence from Japanese occupation and served as the first Vice President of the Provisional Government of the Republic of Korea.
Chun Doo-hwan, born in 1931, was a South Korean military officer and politician who served as the President of South Korea from 1980 to 1988. His tenure was marked by a period of economic growth and development, but also by allegations of human rights abuses and suppression of dissent.
The name Chun has a rich history and cultural significance, with its roots deeply embedded in Chinese tradition and language. It has been carried by notable figures across various fields, from philosophy and literature to politics and activism, leaving an indelible mark on the cultural and historical landscape.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Chun over time
The chart below shows babies named Chun registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Chun, the clearest high point is 1996. The latest England and Wales figure is 5 births in 2024, compared with 9 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Chun by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Chun 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #3940 | 13 | 3 |
| 2010s | #3966 | 16 | 4 |
| 2000s | #3129 | 38 | 9 |
| 1990s | #1978 | 24 | 4 |
Geography
Where Chun is most common
The bars show the latest published local birth counts for Chun. They are useful for spotting where the name is showing up in real numbers, while the rank beside each bar shows how strongly it performs inside that region.
Chun ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #423 in 2001.
Across the UK
Chun in Scotland and Northern Ireland
Scotland (NRS)
#423 in 2001
11 years of NRS records, 39 total registered
Related
Names similar to Chun
- 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
Chun: questions and answers
How popular is the name Chun in the UK right now?
In 2024, Chun was ranked #3688 for boys in England and Wales, with 5 births registered.
When was Chun most popular?
The peak year on record was 1996, with 9 babies registered as Chun in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Chun?
Spring season or handsome boy.
How many people are called Chun in the UK?
A total of 91 babies have been registered as Chun across the 20 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here, plus 39 more in Scotland.
Where is Chun most common?
In the latest published local rankings, Chun ranks best in Scotland, where it placed #423 in 2001. The regional bars on this page use birth counts, so they also reflect the size of each region.
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.