Chen name meaning
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What does Chen mean?
Chen means Great or Morning is originated from Chinese and is used in Chinese is a gender-neutral name.
How do I pronounce Chen?
The most common pronunciation of one syllabled Chen is chen.
How popular is the name Chen?
Chen is an uncommon baby name in United States, even after 34 years of presence it could not make beyond the top 5000. Over 216 babies in United States have been named Chen.
Also, it is among the top 2000 boy names in England and Wales. There are over 111 babies that have been given the name Chen in England and Wales. Also, it appeared first time in 1999 on baby boy names list of France.
However things change on global perspective, Chen is extremely popular in China where every 1 in 500 have the name. Also the baby name is popular in Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, Cambodia, India and Thailand.
According to our findings, over 3460000 babies have been named Chen globally.
| Year | Boys | Girls | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | Births | Rank | Births | |
| 2022 | 9775 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | 9522 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | 9729 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | 8822 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 12171 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 8735 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 8775 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | 9649 | 7 | 16534 | 5 |
| 2011 | 9592 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | 12227 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
Facts
Chen in Nordic countries
| Countries | Men | Women | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Name | Secondary Name | First Name | Secondary Name | |
 | 57 | 49 | 35 | 50 |
 | 0 | 64 | 58 | 8 |
 | 58 | 51 | 48 | 73 |
 | 8 | 13 | 8 | 11 |
 | 18 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
What numerology tells about Chen?
In order to earn more, use some of your many talents. Meditation is your thing. You are never bored. Even when you are alone. You are creative by soul and like to amaze people with your unusual actions. You want to be surrounded by great minds that talk about ideas, achievements and changing the world. Freedom is what's most important for you. Playing with words and using metaphors to confuse people is your specialty.
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- Chathem - Boy name Chathem means "Warriors Home and From the Soldier's Land" is originated from English. Chathem is derivation of Chatham.
- Queeneta - Queeneta's meaning is Highest Lady, The Wife of a King and A Female Monarch has its origin in English is given to baby girls. Queeneta is resulted from Queen.
Middle names for Chen
We've compiled a list of the flourishing and teeny-weeny middle names for Chen below.
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Sibling Names for Chen
If you're considering the name Chen for your little one, you might be searching for sibling names that complement it. Look no further than this list of 20 names that pair perfectly with Chen, from traditional to unique options. Whether you're looking for a name with similar origins or just want to find something that flows well with Chen, these suggestions are sure to inspire your naming process.
Sister to Chen
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Famous people named Chen
- Chen Shui-bian, retired Taiwanese politician and lawyer
- Chen Cheng, Chinese political and military leader
- Chen Yuanyuan, courtesan
- Chen Zaidao, Chinese general in the People's Liberation Army
- Chen Szu-yuan, athlete from the Republic of China
- Chen Haijian, Chinese athlete specializing in the 100 metres
- Chen Cheng-siang, Chinese geographer
- Chen Zhenrong, Chinese ballet dancer
- Chen Sheng, leader of the Dazexiang Uprising
- Chen Chang, imperial prince of the Chinese dynasty Chen Dynasty
- Chen Hongmou, Chinese official, scholar, and philosopher
- Chen Xilie, official of the Chinese dynasty Tang Dynasty
- Chen Chun, Ming Dynasty artist
- Chen Hansheng, Chinese sociologist and considered a pioneer of modern Chinese social science
- Chen Fenghuai, Chinese botanist
- Chen Shi, military officer of the state of Shu Han
- Chen Mu, governor and general during the Han Dynasty
- Chen Yueling,
- Chen Yuan, Chairman of the China Development Bank
- Chen Shi-Zheng, New York-based theater director
- Chen Yanping, retired Chinese triple jumper
- Chen Zunrong, retired Chinese long jumper
- Chen Baochen, Chinese official, hailing from Fuzhou
- Chen Shanshan, Chinese classical guitarist
- Chen Zhi, Chinese guitar teacher and promoter
- Chen Lin, Chinese general and admiral of the Ming dynasty
- Chen Bingkun, , was born in 1868 in Liujiang, Guangxi, China
- Chen Baozhen, Chinese statesman and reformer during the Qing Dynasty
- Chen Jitong, Chinese diplomat
- Chen Pi-hsien, well-known Taiwanese classical pianist
- Chen Yueyi, concubine of Emperor Xuan of Northern Zhou
- Chen Qi, Chinese javelin thrower
- Chen Yin, crown prince of the Chinese dynasty Chen Dynasty
- Chen Shen, crown prince of the Chen Dynasty of Chinese history
- Chen Dayu, Chinese painter, calligrapher
- Chen Yi-hsiung, prime suspect
- Chen Di, Chinese philologist, strategist
- Chen Cheng, Chinese diplomat
- Chen Jingrong, Chinese poet
- Chen Halevi, clarinettist
- Chen Chi-hsin, Taiwanese baseball player
- Chen Wei-chen, Taiwanese baseball player
- Chen Zhen, former female Chinese handball player
- Chen Changjie, KMT general from Fujian
- Chen Hong, Chinese softball player
- Chen Ji, female Chinese handball player
- Chen Yufeng, female Chinese football player
- Chen Yongqiang, male Chinese sports shooter
- Chen Jingrun, Chinese mathematician
- Chen Quan, Chinese pilot selected as part of the Shenzhou program
- Chen Duxiu, Chinese revolutionary socialist, educator, philosopher
- Chen Yun, was one of the most influential leaders of the People's Republic of China during the 1980s and 1990s
Lists having Chen
- Boys names beginning with C
- Girls names beginning with C
- American Baby Names
- Baby Names that mean Great
- Baby Names that mean Morning
Sources
- Social Security Administration, https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/index.html
- Office for National Statistics, https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/livebirths
- Central Statistics Office - An Phríomh-Oifig Staidrimh, https://visual.cso.ie/?body=entity/babynames
- Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques, https://www.insee.fr/fr/statistiques/2540004