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Chain

cheyn /tʃeɪn/

At a glance

In short
Chain is a strong and unique name for baby boys of English origin, associated with strength and determination. A distinctive choice for your little one.
U.S. rank 2025
Not in the 2025 data · last seen 1976 (#5,587)
Babies in 1976
5 (<0.01% of boys)
First recorded
1976 (the only year on record)

Meaning of Chain

Chain is a strong and unique name for baby boys. It has English origins and is pronounced as "cheyn" (/tʃeɪn/). This name is often associated with strength, resilience, and determination. While not very common, Chain has been given to a few newborn boys in the United States. In 1976, there were 5 recorded instances of this name, ranking at 5586. An alternative variation of this name is Chayne. Consider choosing Chain for your little one if you're looking for a distinctive and powerful name with a touch of modernity.

How to pronounce Chain

English

Popularity of Chain in the U.S.

Chain appears in the records for the U.S. only in 1976, ranked #5,587 with 5 babies.

Bar chart: 5 boys named Chain in the U.S. in 1976, ranked #5,587 among boy names.
  • Boys named Chain (left scale)
  • Rank among U.S. boy names (right scale)
In 1976. Source: SSA. Download: PNG · SVG
Year-by-year table, 1976 1 row
Chain: babies and rank among boy names in the U.S. by year
YearBabiesRankvs previous year
197655,587new