Chun
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Chun is Chinese for “spring,” suggesting someone born in springtime or nature's renewal.
Sources: 10,000 Baby Names, Baby Names (Laura Emerson), Baby Names Made Easy
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Usage of Chun in different languages / cultures
The list below was created by gathering names from various sources for different languages, and then matching Chun against each list of names.
Note: In some cases it is possible for the check mark to be missing even if Chun is used in a particular country, as almost no source name list has 100% coverage.
Chun in official name statistics
United States
Fewer than 5 boys were named Chun in the US in 2025. Since 1974, 98 boys have been named Chun, with the most (10) in 1984.
Fewer than 5 girls were named Chun in the US in 2025. Since 1942, 22 girls have been named Chun, with the most (7) in 1947.
Source: Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025. Names given to fewer than 5 babies in a year are not listed.
Towns named Chun
There are 85 towns and villages with Chun in their name, in 13 countries.
🇲🇽 Mexico 26🇹🇭 Thailand 21🇲🇲 Myanmar 12🇨🇳 China 5🇭🇰 Hong Kong 5🇵🇰 Pakistan 4🇳🇵 Nepal 3🇻🇳 Vietnam 3
| Name | Where | Population | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chun-Yah | Quintana Roo, 🇲🇽 Mexico | 780 | Map |
| Chun On | Quintana Roo, 🇲🇽 Mexico | 269 | Map |
| Chun-Ek | Campeche, 🇲🇽 Mexico | 158 | Map |
| Yoso Chun | Guerrero, 🇲🇽 Mexico | 48 | Map |
| Chun Akidz | Quintana Roo, 🇲🇽 Mexico | 15 | Map |
| Chun Yaxché | Quintana Roo, 🇲🇽 Mexico | 10 | Map |
| Ah Chun | Rakhine, 🇲🇲 Myanmar | – | Map |
| Ban Chun | Nan, 🇹🇭 Thailand | – | Map |
| Barq Chun | Gilgit-Baltistan, 🇵🇰 Pakistan | – | Map |
| Bản Chun | Nghệ An Province, 🇻🇳 Vietnam | – | Map |
Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Maps: OpenStreetMap.
Lakes named Chun
There are 3 lakes and reservoirs with Chun in their name, in 3 countries.
🇰🇭 Cambodia 1🇹🇫 French Southern Territories 1🇹🇭 Thailand 1
| Name | Where | |
|---|---|---|
| Boeng Chun | Kampong Thom, 🇰🇭 Cambodia | Map |
| Lac Chun | 🇹🇫 French Southern Territories | Map |
| Ang Kep Nam Mae Chun | Phayao, 🇹🇭 Thailand | Map |
Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Maps: OpenStreetMap.
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