How Many People Are Named Chinedu?

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

Chinedu
Very Rare
Nigerian Igbo

Chinedu means 'God's kindness' and is very rare, with only 1 in 763,657 Americans having this name. That's just 432 people in the US today, making it truly unique. The majority, 69%, are under 30, giving it a modern vibe.

~432
Living in US
1 in 763,657
Americans
1987
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
God's kindness
🌐
Origin
Nigerian Igbo
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 1
Personality Traits
Kind Generous Caring Strong
1
Life Path Number

Traditionally, life-path number 1 represents leadership and independence.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

297,317
Worldwide Bearers
#3,530
Global Rank
🇳🇬 Nigeria
294,286
🇬🇭 Ghana
899
🇬🇧 England
574
🇺🇸 United States
542
🇵🇱 Poland
424
🇿🇦 South Africa
64
🇨🇦 Canada
61
🇧🇷 Brazil
57
🇶🇦 Qatar
46
🇮🇸 Iceland
44

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
432 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 23
305
Would be under 30 (69%)
137
Would be 30–60 (31%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 442 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: 1987

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Slowly declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
78
Classic Feel
35
Modern Appeal
85
International
100

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

📜 Chinedu Through the Generations

Chinedu peaked in popularity in 1987 with 17 births, but its usage has been slowly declining since then. Today, most people named Chinedu are under 30, with 305 individuals falling into this age group. Only 137 are between 30 and 60, and there are none over 60, indicating that it's a relatively new name among American names.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Texas 11

✨ Similar Names to Chinedu

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Chinedu's Nigerian Igbo roots

📄 About the Name Chinedu

How Many People Have the Name Chinedu?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 432 people in the United States currently share the name Chinedu. That works out to roughly 1 in every 763,657 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Chinedu a Common or Rare Name?

Chinedu 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 Chinedu Mean?

Chinedu means "God's kindness" and comes from Nigerian Igbo origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Chinedu Most Popular?

The name Chinedu reached peak popularity in 1987, with 17 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.

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 Chinedu?

Approximately 432 people named Chinedu live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 442. That works out to roughly 1 in 763,657 Americans.

Is Chinedu a rare name?

Chinedu is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 763,657 Americans has this name.

What does the name Chinedu mean?

Chinedu means "God's kindness" and comes from Nigerian Igbo origins.

Is Chinedu more male or female?

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

When was Chinedu most popular?

Chinedu peaked in 1987 with 17 births that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.

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 US432
All-Time Births442
1 in X1 in 763,657
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age23
Peak Year1987
World Rank#3,530
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.