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Chutney

A girl's name of Sanskrit origin with 13 recorded U.S. births.

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Meaning & Origin

If you're considering Chutney, you're looking at a name that fewer than 13 families have ever chosen in the U.S. That kind of rarity is intentional — it signals that the name was chosen for its sound, its personal meaning, or a family connection rather than a trend.

The bright, approachable ending gives Chutney a crisp, modern feel that pairs easily with most surnames.

Chutney is not in the current top 1,000 girl names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.

Chutney is a girl's baby name of Hindi origin, from the beloved South Asian condiment — a bold, savory word name with a playful, spicy spirit.

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In the American context, Chutney is a girl's name with a focused stretch of recorded use (19821984). Its Sanskrit roots connect it to a broader naming tradition, but in practice, American usage often reshapes names — adding nicknames, shifting pronunciation, and building new associations that diverge from the original cultural context.

With 13 total births, Chutney exists at the edges of the American naming landscape — a name known primarily to the families who carry it, giving it an intensely personal character.

At a Glance

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Current Rank
13
Total births
Since 1982
1984
Peak year
8 births
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Popularity Over Time

Chutney has 2+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1982.

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First appeared: 1982Peak: 1984 (8 births)

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Chutney
DecadeBirthsTrend
1980s13

The Story of Chutney

A Millennial name

Peaking in 1984, Chutney is a Millennial-era classic. Girls named Chutney are most likely born between 1982 and 1984.

How rare is Chutney?

With fewer than 500 recorded births, Chutney is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.

The journey through the decades

First appeared in the records in 1982, peaked in the 1980s with 13 births that decade.

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(2 years, 19821984)
Year-by-year popularity data for the name Chutney
YearBirthsRank
19848#7518
19825#10807

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Chutney a boy's or girl's name?
Chutney is primarily a girl's name.
When was Chutney most popular?
Chutney reached its peak popularity in 1984 with 8 births that year. It is not currently in the top rankings.
How popular is the name Chutney?
Chutney is not currently in the top rankings but has been given to 13 babies in the U.S. since 1982. Its peak was in 1984.

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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 19821984