Chey is a unique and modern given name of recent origin, derived from the French word 'chrétien', meaning 'Christian'. It is often used as both a feminine and masculine name in various cultures around the world. Pronounced /ʃeɪ/, it consists of three letters with no silent consonants or special accent marks. The name Chey has gained popularity due to its simplicity, ease of pronunciation, and lack of association with any particular historical figure or mythological character.
The name Chey experienced a significant increase in popularity from the late 1990s onwards, with a consistent rise from 6 births per year to peak at 10 births each in 1996 and 1999. However, its usage seemed to have decreased by 2008, with only 7 births recorded that year. Overall, the name Chey has been given to 72 babies between 1977 and 2008.