Chosen
Gender: Mostly Boy
Meaning: Selected, picked by God
Origin: English
Popularity: Ranked #555 in 2025 with 540 babies born.
History: Chosen surged in the 2010s-2020s as America's boldest word-name. The religious weight is enormous — being 'chosen' by God is the highest calling in Judeo-Christian tradition. The audacity of naming a child Chosen is quintessentially American — declaring cosmic destiny on a birth certificate. No other country would mass-adopt this name.
Name length: 6 letters
How common is Chosen? About 1 in 5,193 babies born in 2025 were named Chosen, or roughly 1.8 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Chosen
What does the name Chosen mean?
Chosen means “Selected, picked by God” from English roots.
What is the origin of the name Chosen?
Chosen has English origin. The traditional meaning is “Selected, picked by God”.
How popular is Chosen?
Chosen ranked #555 in 2025 — given to 540 babies that year.
When was Chosen most popular?
Chosen peaked in 2025 with 540 babies registered that year.
Is Chosen a boy or girl name?
Chosen is used for both boys and girls. In the records, about 80% of Chosens are boys and 20% are girls.
Is the name Chosen rising or falling in popularity?
Chosen has risen 3169 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #3724 in 2020 to #555 in 2025.
How long has Chosen been recorded?
Chosen appears in birth records across 19 years — from 2003 through 2025.