Originating from French, the given name Chardonnay is derived from the white wine grape variety of the same name. It means 'from Chardonnay', a village in France's Burgundy region where this grape variety was first cultivated. The name gained popularity worldwide due to its association with the prestigious wine, particularly among English-speaking countries.
The name Chardonnay experienced significant popularity from the late 1980s to the late 1990s, with a peak of 48 births in 1991. However, its usage has steadily declined since then, dropping to single digits by the early 2000s and remaining low ever since, with only 5 births recorded in both 2013 and 2018. Overall, Chardonnay was given as a baby girl's name 643 times between 1985 and 2018.