Cheikh
Every Cheikh since 1992 — 512 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Cheikh
Cheikh is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #4,890 in 2025 with 20 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1992, 512 American babies have been named Cheikh. Its peak came in 2024, when 27 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Cheikh stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Cheikh year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 20 | #4,890 |
| 2024 | 27 | #4,002 |
| 2023 | 17 | #5,501 |
| 2022 | 22 | #4,591 |
| 2021 | 13 | #6,395 |
| 2020 | 15 | #5,758 |
| 2019 | 24 | #4,250 |
| 2018 | 20 | #4,774 |
| 2017 | 18 | #5,141 |
| 2016 | 21 | #4,646 |
| 2015 | 13 | #6,396 |
| 2014 | 20 | #4,726 |
| 2013 | 17 | #5,205 |
| 2012 | 16 | #5,517 |
| 2011 | 12 | #6,659 |
| 2010 | 10 | #7,684 |
| 2009 | 18 | #5,133 |
| 2008 | 14 | #6,119 |
| 2007 | 12 | #6,688 |
| 2006 | 18 | #4,895 |
| 2005 | 18 | #4,666 |
| 2004 | 17 | #4,827 |
| 2003 | 20 | #4,135 |
| 2002 | 24 | #3,576 |
| 2001 | 20 | #3,993 |
| 2000 | 14 | #5,080 |
| 1995 | 8 | #6,485 |
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Famous people named Cheikh
- Cheikh Anta Diop Anthropologist · 1923–1986
- Cheikh Hamidou Kane Writer · b. 1928
- Cheikh Hadjibou Soumaré Politician · b. 1951
- Cheikh M'Bengue Soccer player · b. 1988
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Cheikh in 2025?
Cheikh ranked #4,890 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 20 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Cheikh?
512 babies have been named Cheikh in the United States since 1992, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Cheikh most popular?
Cheikh peaked in 2024, when 27 newborns received the name.
Is Cheikh a boy or girl name?
Cheikh is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Cheikh rising or falling?
Cheikh is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Cheikh?
Well-known people named Cheikh include Cheikh Anta Diop (anthropologist), Cheikh Hamidou Kane (writer), Cheikh Hadjibou Soumaré (politician).