Chozen
How to say it: CHOH-zun · /ˈtʃoʊzən/
Modern American respelling of chosen 'selected' - made known by Cobra Kai character Chozen Toguchi.
Chozen was the 410th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 571 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up 80-fold in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #84 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #410 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 571 |
| Share of births | 1 in 4,191 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | ×80 |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #84 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Spelled in this modern way, Chozen emerged almost entirely lately. The 2020s brought its peak with additional growth on the horizon.
What goes with it
Breathy and strong, Chozen feels confident and distinctive. Quest shares its style.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Chozen is about 1 in 175.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
Good to know
- Chozen Toguchi, antagonist of The Karate Kid Part II, ally in Cobra Kai
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