Khrome
A boy's name with 34 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
At 6 letters and one syllable, Khrome hits the middle ground most parents look for: long enough to feel complete, short enough for everyday use. It has been used as a boy's name in the U.S. since 2021, with 34 total recorded births.
Currently ranked #5768, Khrome is familiar enough that people will recognize it but not so common that your child shares it with three classmates.
In the most recent SSA release, Khrome ranks #5768 among U.S. boy names — distinctive enough to stand out.
Khrome is a boy's baby name of modern American origin, a creative phonetic spelling of Chrome — from the Greek chroma, meaning 'color.' As a given name it has a sleek, metallic energy that fits the modern trend of material and element-inspired names with a futuristic edge.
EtymologyShow more
The ending of a name often carries more etymological information than the beginning. Khrome's final sounds are open, approachable — ending on a vowel softens the overall impression. In English-language naming, masculine names frequently end on harder consonants or closed syllables, creating a sense of decisiveness and strength. Khrome softens that pattern, giving it a more versatile feel.
Explore the ending-based name pages on this site to find names that share Khrome's suffix pattern — names with similar endings often share a style and era, even when they come from different linguistic backgrounds.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Khrome has 3+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2021.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 34 | — |
The Story of Khrome
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2024, Khrome is a fresh, modern favorite. Boys named Khrome are most likely born between 2021 and 2024.
How rare is Khrome?
Only about 1 in every 225,000 babies born in 2024 was named Khrome — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2021, peaked in the 2020s with 34 births that decade.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(3 years, 2021–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 16 | #5768 |
| 2023 | 12 | #7110 |
| 2021 | 6 | #11500 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2021–2024