Origin, beginning, or colorful
In a Korean context, Chae is a common Sino-Korean syllable often meaning 'color' or 'plucked'. As a Scottish or English surname-turned-given-name, it is frequently used as a diminutive of Charles, meaning 'free man'.
Less common today
Chae isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,716 in 1991.
South Korean actress
South Korean actress
Character in the video game series 'Suikoden' · Suikoden
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
