Chukwuemeka: Name Popularity, History & Rankings (1880

By decade. Change compares yearly averages, so the current partial decade is on equal footing. Best rank is the name's best yearly rank within the decade.

Decade	Boys	Per year	Change	Best rank
1880s	–	–	–	–
1890s	–	–	–	–
1900s	–	–	–	–
1910s	–	–	–	–
1920s	–	–	–	–
1930s	–	–	–	–
1940s	–	–	–	–
1950s	–	–	–	–
1960s	–	–	–	–
1970s	34	3	–	#3,243
1980s	111	11	+226%	#2,859
1990s	148	15	+33%	#3,236
2000s	181	18	+22%	#3,455
2010s	161	16	-11%	#4,424
2020s (to 2025)	48	8	-50%	#8,198

Decade

Boys

Per year

Change

Best rank

1880s

–

1890s

–

1900s

–

1910s

–

1920s

–

1930s

–

1940s

–

1950s

–

1960s

–

1970s

–

#3,243

1980s

111

+226%

#2,859

1990s

148

+33%

#3,236

2000s

181

+22%

#3,455

2010s

161

-11%

#4,424

2020s (to 2025)

-50%

#8,198

The story of Chukwuemeka

Chukwuemeka is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #9,073 in 2025 with 8 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.

Since 1974, 683 American babies have been named Chukwuemeka. Its peak came in 2003, when 26 newborns received the name, the signature sound of the 2000s.

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 Chukwuemeka stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

How old are people named Chukwuemeka?

The median living Chukwuemeka is about 22 years old; half are between 13 and 33. An estimated 700 people named Chukwuemeka are alive in the United States today.

Estimated from births per year and Social Security period life tables; an approximation of the living age distribution, by age in years.

Chukwuemeka year by year

Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.

Year	Boys	Boys rank
2025	8	#9,073
2024	9	#8,446
2023	5	#12,571
2022	9	#8,438
2021	8	#8,980
2020	9	#8,198
2019	16	#5,607
2018	19	#4,961
2017	12	#6,760
2016	18	#5,171
2015	22	#4,424
2014	15	#5,776
2013	13	#6,314
2012	18	#5,074
2011	8	#8,906
2010	20	#4,702
2009	16	#5,603
2008	20	#4,744
2007	12	#6,693
2006	18	#4,896
2005	19	#4,500
2004	23	#3,887
2003	26	#3,455
2002	11	#6,154
2001	18	#4,327
2000	18	#4,240
1995	12	#4,844
1990	13	#4,206
1985	8	#4,776
1980	11	#3,655
1975	–	–
1970	–	–
1965	–	–
1960	–	–
1955	–	–
1950	–	–
1945	–	–
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1930	–	–
1925	–	–
1920	–	–
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1900	–	–
1895	–	–
1890	–	–
1885	–	–
1880	–	–

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about Chukwuemeka, drawn from the same Social Security data as the charts above.

How old is the average Chukwuemeka?

The median living Chukwuemeka is about 22 years old. Half of all living Chukwuemekas are between 13 and 33 years old.

How many people named Chukwuemeka are alive today?

An estimated 700 people named Chukwuemeka are alive in the United States, based on 683 recorded births and Social Security life tables.

How popular is the name Chukwuemeka in 2025?

Chukwuemeka ranked #9,073 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 8 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.

How many people are named Chukwuemeka?

683 babies have been named Chukwuemeka in the United States since 1974, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Chukwuemeka most popular?

Chukwuemeka peaked in 2003, when 26 newborns received the name.

Is Chukwuemeka a boy or girl name?

Chukwuemeka is overwhelmingly a boy's name: 100% of babies with the name.

Is the name Chukwuemeka rising or falling?

Chukwuemeka is declining, less popular now than a decade ago.

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Chukwuemeka popularity over time

The story of Chukwuemeka

How old are people named Chukwuemeka?

Chukwuemeka year by year

Frequently asked questions

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