Ikechukwu
Every Ikechukwu since 1976 — 528 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Ikechukwu
Ikechukwu is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #11,178 in 2025 with 6 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1976, 528 American babies have been named Ikechukwu. Its peak came in 1997, when 20 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
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 Ikechukwu stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Ikechukwu year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | #11,178 |
| 2024 | 6 | #11,454 |
| 2023 | 7 | #10,134 |
| 2022 | 7 | #10,204 |
| 2021 | 7 | #10,133 |
| 2020 | 5 | #12,799 |
| 2019 | 11 | #7,344 |
| 2018 | 13 | #6,499 |
| 2017 | 13 | #6,451 |
| 2016 | 12 | #6,878 |
| 2015 | 13 | #6,467 |
| 2014 | 11 | #7,229 |
| 2013 | 9 | #8,363 |
| 2012 | 5 | #12,970 |
| 2011 | 14 | #6,058 |
| 2010 | 12 | #6,830 |
| 2009 | 8 | #9,303 |
| 2008 | 14 | #6,201 |
| 2007 | 13 | #6,401 |
| 2006 | 13 | #6,233 |
| 2005 | 14 | #5,683 |
| 2004 | 19 | #4,481 |
| 2003 | 19 | #4,334 |
| 2002 | 16 | #4,785 |
| 2001 | 15 | #4,978 |
| 2000 | 18 | #4,278 |
| 1995 | 11 | #5,287 |
| 1990 | 16 | #3,679 |
| 1985 | 8 | #4,869 |
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Famous people named Ikechukwu
- Ikechukwu Uche Soccer player · b. 1984
- Ikechukwu Ezenwa Soccer player · b. 1988
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Ikechukwu in 2025?
Ikechukwu ranked #11,178 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 6 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Ikechukwu?
528 babies have been named Ikechukwu in the United States since 1976, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Ikechukwu most popular?
Ikechukwu peaked in 1997, when 20 newborns received the name.
Is Ikechukwu a boy or girl name?
Ikechukwu is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Ikechukwu rising or falling?
Ikechukwu is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Ikechukwu?
Well-known people named Ikechukwu include Ikechukwu Uche (soccer player), Ikechukwu Ezenwa (soccer player).