NAME PROFILE
Chaim
Chaim is a Hebrew name meaning 'life.' It embodies a sense of vitality and a connection to cultural and religious traditions, often associated with joy and resilience.
Key Stats
| Total births | 12,078 |
| Gender | Male (90% / 10%) |
| Peak year | 2022 |
| Peak generation | Gen A |
| First recorded | 1942 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
NY — 46%NJ — 28%MD — 12%CA — 7%IL — 7%
Notable People
Chaim Potok (Author, *The Chosen*) · Chaim Weizmann (First President of Israel) · Chaim Soutine (Artist) · Chaim Topol (Actor, *Fiddler on the Roof*) · Chaim Braverman (Scientist)
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