Chianne is a unique and exotic name of Italian origin. It is derived from the Italian word "ciano," which means blue-green in color. The name Chianne has no specific meaning or history attached to it, unlike many other names that are derived from religious figures or historical events. However, it is believed to have been popularized by the character Chianne Thompson on the American television soap opera, "All My Children." Despite its modern origins, the name Chianne has a timeless and elegant sound that makes it appealing to parents looking for something different for their daughters.
The name Chianne has seen a varied pattern of usage over the years in the United States. The earliest recorded birth for this name was in 1981, with five babies given the name that year. This number remained consistent until 1987 when it jumped to ten births in 1991.
The late 1990s and early 2000s saw a significant increase in the popularity of Chianne. In 1998, there were 26 births, and this number peaked at 34 births in 2000. However, after this peak, the usage of the name began to decline steadily.
By 2004, the number of babies named Chianne had dropped to eight, and it has fluctuated between six and ten births per year since then, with a slight uptick to seventeen births in 2008. The most recent data available is from 2021, which shows seven births for the name Chianne.
In total, there have been 362 babies named Chianne in the United States between 1981 and 2021. While the popularity of this name has ebbed and flowed over the years, it remains a distinctive and unique choice for parents looking to give their child a memorable moniker.