How Many People Are Named Cheick?

Complete statistics for the name Cheick: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Cheick
Very Rare
Malian

Cheick is a rare name with origins in Mali, meaning 'ruler' or 'leader'. Only 193 people named Cheick live in the US today, making up just 1 in 1,713,514 Americans. The majority, 96%, are under 30, giving it a very modern vibe.

~193
Living in US
1 in 1,713,514
Americans
2014
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Ruler, leader
🌐
Origin
Malian
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 3
Personality Traits
Confident Determined Strong
3
Life Path Number

Life-path number 3 symbolizes creativity, self-expression, and joy.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

124,479
Worldwide Bearers
#8,324
Global Rank
🇲🇱 Mali
100,515
🇬🇳 Guinea
10,323
🇧🇫 Burkina Faso
4,326
🇨🇮 Ivory Coast
4,215
🇸🇳 Senegal
1,389
🇲🇦 Morocco
710
🇬🇭 Ghana
562
🇫🇷 France
493
🇬🇦 Gabon
441
🇲🇷 Mauritania
400

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
193 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 16
188
Would be under 30 (96%)
7
Would be 30–60 (4%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 195 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2014

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Slowly rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
67
Classic Feel
13
Modern Appeal
100
International
99

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Cheick Through the Generations

Cheick has seen a steady rise in popularity since its peak in 2014 when there were 13 births. Today, most Cheicks are young, with 188 under 30 and only 7 between 30 and 60. This trend suggests it's a name for the new generation, likely influenced by its strong presence in Mali and its growing appeal in the US.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 23

✨ Similar Names to Cheick

📄 About the Name Cheick

How Many People Have the Name Cheick?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 193 people in the United States currently share the name Cheick. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,713,514 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Cheick a Common or Rare Name?

Cheick is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Cheick Mean?

Cheick means "ruler, leader" and comes from Malian origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Cheick in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Cheick Most Popular?

The name Cheick reached peak popularity in 2014, with 13 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly rising.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Cheick?

Approximately 193 people named Cheick live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 195. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,713,514 Americans.

Is Cheick a rare name?

Cheick is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,713,514 Americans has this name.

What does the name Cheick mean?

Cheick means "ruler, leader" and comes from Malian origins.

Is Cheick more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Cheick are male and 0% are female.

When was Cheick most popular?

Cheick peaked in 2014 with 13 births that year. Current trend: Slowly rising.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US193
All-Time Births195
1 in X1 in 1,713,514
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age16
Peak Year2014
World Rank#8,324
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.