Chay
Boy name · 17 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Chay: 17 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 5 births in 1994.
Chay is a name that gained modern popularity in Scotland largely through the intrepid yachtsman Chay Blyth, who became the first person to sail solo non-stop westwards around the world. Its precise origins are uncertain—it may be a contemporary coinage, a short form of names like Chauncey, or a variant of the Gaelic word for “warrior,” though this is speculative. In Thai, Chay means “victory,” lending the name a multicultural dimension that broadens its appeal. Blyth’s adventurous legacy gives the name a strong, spirited feel, and its short, punchy sound has made it a distinctive choice for boys in Scotland since the late 20th century.
Boy 5 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 19945 babies
- Latest (2019)
- #7013 babies
- Total births
- 17since 1994
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y