How Many People Are Named Chidera?
Complete statistics for the name Chidera: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Chidera is a very rare name, with only 753 people living in the US today. That's 1 in 438,308 Americans. It peaked in 2014 with 40 births that year.
📖 Meaning & Origin
The number 3 is traditionally associated with creativity, self-expression, and joy. People connected to this number tend to be socially vibrant, communicative, and naturally drawn to artistic or expressive pursuits.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 15All 760 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: 2014Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Slowly rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Chidera Through the Generations
Chidera is a relatively new name, having seen a peak of 40 births in 2014. Despite being very rare, with only 753 people living in the US today, the name has been steadily gaining popularity. The vast majority, 98%, are under 30, making it a distinctly modern choice. This contrasts sharply with the fact that there have only been 760 total births since its inception, highlighting the slow but steady rise in its usage. The significant gap between the all-time births and the current living population underscores the name's recent introduction into mainstream culture.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Chidera's Igbo (Nigerian) roots
📄 About the Name Chidera
How Many People Have the Name Chidera?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 753 people in the United States currently share the name Chidera. That works out to roughly 1 in every 438,308 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Chidera a Common or Rare Name?
Chidera 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 Chidera Mean?
Chidera means "God has written" and comes from Igbo (Nigerian) origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Chidera in SSA data, approximately 31% are male and 69% are female.
When Was Chidera Most Popular?
The name Chidera reached peak popularity in 2014, with 40 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 Chidera?
Approximately 753 people named Chidera live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 760. That works out to roughly 1 in 438,308 Americans.
Is Chidera a rare name?
Chidera is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 438,308 Americans has this name.
What does the name Chidera mean?
Chidera means "God has written" and comes from Igbo (Nigerian) origins.
Is Chidera more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 31% of people named Chidera are male and 69% are female.
When was Chidera most popular?
Chidera peaked in 2014 with 40 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.