Meaning, origin, history
The name Chozen is of Japanese origin and means "selected" or "chosen". It comes from the verb "chooseru", which means to choose or select. In Japan, it is often used as a boy's name but can also be given to girls.
There is no historical figure named Chozen that has been widely documented. However, there are several notable people with names similar to Chozen in Japanese history. For example, the famous samurai Musashi Miyamoto was born Bennosuke Musashi and later changed his name to Shinmen Takezō Musashi before adopting his final name of Miyamoto Musashi.
The name Chozen is not particularly common in Japan or other parts of the world. According to data from the Social Security Administration in the United States, there were only five babies named Chozen in 2019 out of over three million births that year.
Despite its rarity, Chozen remains a unique and distinctive name with a strong meaning behind it. It is often chosen by parents who want to give their child a memorable and meaningful name with a cultural connection.
In numbers
Popularity of the name Chozen since 1880
Total births
636
Total since 1880
Peak year
2023
300 births
in 2023
300
Recent births (5 years)
5-year trend
+1173%
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vs previous 5 years