Chardonnay is a distinctive choice, ranked #4710 in 2023. Your child is likely to be the only Chardonnay in their class.
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UK Rank 2023
#4710
About the Name Chardonnay
Chardonnay has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 1127 places in five years. It was most popular in 2003 at #365 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 1999.
Chardonnay is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Chardonnay
Unlikely. With around 4 UK babies named Chardonnay per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Chardonnay in her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Chardonnay has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 1127 places in the last five years. Its peak was #365 in 2003. Choosing it now means she is likely to be among the last of her generation with this name.
Chardonnay is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.
Chardonnay does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice — your child is unlikely to encounter American Chardonnays in the wild.
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UK babies named Chardonnay (2023)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
< 1
In a school of 600
↓ 1127 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Chardonnay
Likely around 1 other Chardonnay in the class
UK Popularity (1999–2023)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
No US data available for this name
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