348births recorded
1Countries
1Variants
2020Peak · United States
#5861United States 2025
Chief is a boy name family recorded 348 times in 1 country since 1919. It ranks highest today in the United States (#5861 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in the United States in 2020, at 1.0 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Chief
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chief | English | 348 | 🇺🇸 United States | #5861 | 2020 | ▼ 2 % |
Questions about Chief
How popular is the name Chief?
In 2025 it ranked #5861 in the United States. Official registers record 348 births across 1 country.
When was Chief most popular?
It peaked in the United States in 2020, at 1.0 births per 100,000.
Is Chief a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Chief is a boy name.