How old is someone named Chuck?
The average Chuck is 62 years old.
Half of all living Chucks are between 58 and 67.
When was Chuck popular?
Chuck had one big moment, peaking in 1961. 62% of the babies ever named Chuck arrived in a single 15-year stretch.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 24 | 0 |
| 1920s | 193 | 0 |
| 1930s | 663 | under 100 |
| 1940s | 2,349 | 1,100 |
| 1950s | 4,113 | 2,900 |
| 1960s | 7,614 | 6,000 |
| 1970s | 1,879 | 1,700 |
| 1980s | 576 | 540 |
| 1990s | 225 | 220 |
| 2000s | 112 | 110 |
| 2010s | 87 | under 100 |
| 2020s | 36 | under 100 |
How many Chucks are still alive?
About 13,000 Chucks are alive in the US today. That's 71% of the roughly 18,000 babies named Chuck since 1914.
Most Chucks ever born are still alive.
What generation is the name Chuck?
More than half of living Chucks are Baby Boomers, born between 1946 and 1964.
Is Chuck an old name?
Yes. Chuck is older than 92 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Is Chuck a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely boys: over 99.9% of living Chucks are men.
Names the same age as Chuck
NAME TWIN
Chuck's name twin is Greg. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Greg's age curve is the closest match to Chuck's: 90% alike.
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Questions about the name Chuck
How old is the average Chuck?
The average Chuck in the US is 62 years old. The median is 64, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Chuck?
About 13,000 Chucks are alive in the US today, out of roughly 18,000 babies given the name since 1914.
When was the name Chuck most popular?
In 1961, when about 1,300 baby boys were named Chuck.
Is Chuck a Boomer name?
Yes. About 61% of living Chucks are Baby Boomers, born between 1946 and 1964.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this