Champion
Every Champion since 1914 — 744 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Champion
Champion is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,772 in 2025 with 29 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1914, 744 American babies have been named Champion. Its peak came in 2019, when 71 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Champion stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Champion year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 29 | #3,772 |
| 2024 | 46 | #2,798 |
| 2023 | 52 | #2,548 |
| 2022 | 67 | #2,171 |
| 2021 | 59 | #2,324 |
| 2020 | 65 | #2,143 |
| 2019 | 71 | #2,050 |
| 2018 | 49 | #2,584 |
| 2017 | 41 | #2,904 |
| 2016 | 27 | #3,897 |
| 2015 | 24 | #4,195 |
| 2014 | 23 | #4,284 |
| 2013 | 23 | #4,205 |
| 2012 | 26 | #3,913 |
| 2011 | 25 | #4,006 |
| 2010 | 7 | #9,868 |
| 2009 | 20 | #4,775 |
| 2008 | 12 | #6,824 |
| 2007 | 8 | #9,050 |
| 2006 | 7 | #9,735 |
| 2005 | 7 | #9,285 |
| 2004 | 6 | #10,171 |
| 2003 | 7 | #8,812 |
| 2002 | 7 | #8,600 |
| 2001 | — | — |
| 2000 | 7 | #8,331 |
| 1995 | 5 | #9,071 |
| 1990 | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Champion in 2025?
Champion ranked #3,772 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 29 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Champion?
744 babies have been named Champion in the United States since 1914, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Champion most popular?
Champion peaked in 2019, when 71 newborns received the name.
Is Champion a boy or girl name?
Champion is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Champion rising or falling?
Champion is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.