Chey is a name of unknown origin and meaning. It does not appear to have any historical or cultural significance as a given name. The name has gained some popularity in recent years, possibly due to its unique sound and spelling. However, it remains relatively rare and unusual, making it stand out among other names.
"The name Chey has been a relatively uncommon choice for parents in the United States over the past few decades, with only occasional occurrences each year. The name first appeared on the Social Security Administration's list of popular baby names in 1974, with five births that year. This number remained consistent over the next four years, with another five births recorded in 1978 and 1982.
However, there was a slight increase in popularity for the name Chey during the late 1980s to early 1990s. In 1988, there were seven births, followed by six births each in 1989 and 1990. The name reached its peak popularity in 1991 with eight births that year. This trend continued into the mid-1990s, with nine births recorded in 1993 and another eight in 1994.
Despite this brief period of increased popularity, the name Chey has remained relatively uncommon overall. In total, there have been 76 births of the name Chey in the United States since 1974."