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At a Glance: Name: Chanson – Meaning: a song – Origin: French – Gender: Neutral – Pronunciation: shahn-SOHN
Chanson is a French word meaning "a song," pronounced shahn-SOHN. It's used as a name for either a boy or a girl, and it has an international feel if you're looking beyond the usual American name list.
Meaning & Origin of Chanson
Meaning: A song.
Origin: French.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Chanson
Phonetic: shahn-SOHN IPA: /ʃɑːnˈsoʊn/
Popularity of Chanson
Chanson has stayed rare in U.S. Social Security records from 1979 to 2023. It reached its highest point in 1979 at rank #4128 with 9 babies given the name, and by 2023 it stood at rank #7830 with 10 babies.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1979–2023.
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FAQ
What does the name Chanson mean?
A song. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Chanson)
How do you pronounce Chanson?
Chanson is pronounced shahn-SOHN (IPA: /ʃɑːnˈsoʊn/).
Is Chanson a popular name right now?
Chanson peaked at #4128 in 1979 and is ranked #7830 as of 2023. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1979–2023.)
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