What is the name of the baby boy named Chen? The latest popular name recommendations in 2024
Naming a newborn is a big deal for every family. Especially with the surname Chen as the second largest surname in China, how to choose a unique and meaningful name has attracted much attention. This article combines hot topics and naming trends on the Internet in the past 10 days to provide you with recommendations for the most popular baby boy names surnamed Chen in 2024.
1. Analysis of popular naming trends in 2024

According to data analysis from major parenting forums, social media and naming websites in the past 10 days, the current naming trends for baby boys are as follows:
| Trend type | Proportion | Representative words |
|---|---|---|
| renaissance of traditional culture | 42% | Rui, Chen, Heng, Yi |
| Integration of natural elements | 35% | Chen, Lin, Feng, Xiao |
| Modern minimalist style | 23% | 1. Zi, Le, Hang |
2. Top 20 popular names for baby boys named Chen
Based on data such as search popularity on the entire network and registration duplicate name rate, the following recommended list was selected:
| Ranking | name | Meaning | Search popularity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chen Muyang | Like sunshine, warm and cheerful | ★★★★★ |
| 2 | Chen Yichen | Soaring in the nine heavens, noble and extraordinary | ★★★★☆ |
| 3 | Chen Mingrui | Smart and wise, bright future | ★★★★☆ |
| 4 | Chen Xingye | Stars and sea, broad mind | ★★★★ |
| 5 | Chen Shuheng | Scholarly family, as gentle as jade | ★★★★ |
| 6-10 | Chen Zhiyuan/Chen Yanzhou/Chen Yuchen/Chen Jingxing/Chen Zhaoran | For details, please refer to the detailed analysis of each naming platform. | |
| 11-20 | Chen Yunzhi/Chen Huaijin/Chen Xubai/Chen Yanqing/Chen Huaixu/Chen Jiming/Chen Qingrang/Chen Wangshu/Chen Linyuan/Chen Yuming |
3. Special recommendations for the Year of the Dragon
2024 is the Year of the Dragon in the lunar calendar, and these names are particularly suitable for the zodiac attributes:
| name | Five elements attributes | Zodiac compatibility points |
|---|---|---|
| Chen Chenyu | earth+earth | "Chen" means dragon hour |
| Chen Lingxiao | water+wood | The meaning of dragon flying to the nine heavens |
| Chen Zelin | water+water | Long Xishui |
4. Naming Notes
1.Vocal matching: The surname Chen is Yangping tone (second tone), it is recommended to match the oblique tone characters, such as "Chen Junxi" (2-4-1 tone)
2.avoid duplication of names: Use high-frequency names such as Haoyu and Zixuan with caution. You can reduce the rate of duplicate names by using the combination of "Chen surname + uncommon characters"
3.cultural taboos: Pay attention to the homophony of dialects. For example, "Chen Jian" needs to be cautious in Cantonese areas.
4.future proof: Consider the applicability of the name in different stages of life and avoid using words that are too childish or old-fashioned.
5. Personalized naming suggestions
1.commemorative naming: If you were born in Beginning of Spring, you can be named "Chen Fengchun". If your ancestral home is in Hunan, you can consider "Chen Xiangchu".
2.poetry dictionary anecdote: Extracted from "The Songs of Chu" and "The Book of Songs", such as "Chen Weizhen" from "Daya·King Wen"
3.Family members: If the family has a generation tradition, it is recommended to follow it first, such as "Chen Jiashu" (Jia generation)
The latest data shows that the average number of words in newborn names in 2024 will be 2.8, with three-character names accounting for 78%. It is recommended that parents not only consider fashion trends when choosing names, but also pay attention to the lasting value and personalized expression of the name.
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