Uchenna
Every Uchenna since 1973 — 632 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Uchenna
Uchenna is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #9,636 in 2025 with 8 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1973, 632 American babies have been named Uchenna — about 70% boys and 30% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2004, when 25 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 Uchenna stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Uchenna year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 8 | #9,636 |
| 2024 | — | — | 6 | #12,243 |
| 2023 | — | — | 6 | #12,133 |
| 2022 | — | — | 6 | #12,210 |
| 2021 | — | — | 6 | #12,038 |
| 2020 | — | — | 10 | #8,005 |
| 2019 | — | — | 6 | #12,032 |
| 2018 | — | — | 6 | #12,039 |
| 2017 | — | — | 8 | #9,624 |
| 2016 | — | — | 9 | #8,756 |
| 2015 | 5 | #18,918 | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — | 7 | #10,634 |
| 2013 | 5 | #19,105 | — | — |
| 2012 | — | — | 5 | #14,096 |
| 2011 | — | — | 5 | #14,212 |
| 2010 | — | — | 6 | #12,115 |
| 2009 | 5 | #20,031 | 13 | #6,783 |
| 2008 | — | — | 14 | #6,374 |
| 2007 | 7 | #15,377 | 12 | #7,052 |
| 2006 | — | — | 12 | #6,883 |
| 2005 | 5 | #19,044 | 11 | #7,074 |
| 2004 | 6 | #15,989 | 19 | #4,591 |
| 2003 | 7 | #13,776 | 11 | #6,692 |
| 2002 | 5 | #17,955 | 18 | #4,484 |
| 2001 | 6 | #15,257 | 8 | #8,291 |
| 2000 | 10 | #9,840 | 11 | #6,291 |
| 1995 | 9 | #9,521 | 11 | #5,484 |
| 1990 | — | — | 14 | #4,158 |
| 1985 | — | — | 9 | #4,672 |
| 1980 | 7 | #9,060 | 10 | #4,120 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Uchenna in 2025?
Uchenna ranked #9,636 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 Uchenna?
632 babies have been named Uchenna in the United States since 1973, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Uchenna most popular?
Uchenna peaked in 2004, when 25 newborns received the name.
Is Uchenna a boy or girl name?
Uchenna is used for both: about 30% of babies named Uchenna have been girls and 70% boys.
Is the name Uchenna rising or falling?
Uchenna is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.