How Many People Are Named Chinenye?

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

Chinenye
Very Rare
Igbo (Nigerian)

Chinenye is a very rare name, with only 180 people living in the US today. That's 1 in 1,834,390 Americans. It peaked in 2001 with 11 births and most bearers are under 30.

~180
Living in US
1 in 1,834,390
Americans
2001
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
God gives
🌐
Origin
Igbo (Nigerian)
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 11
Personality Traits
Grateful Generous Warm-hearted Faithful
11
Life Path Number

The number 11 is considered a master number in numerology, associated with heightened intuition, spiritual insight, and a natural ability to inspire others. People with this life path are often seen as visionary and deeply sensitive to the world around them.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

119,811
Worldwide Bearers
#8,616
Global Rank
🇳🇬 Nigeria
119,223
🇬🇧 England
250
🇺🇸 United States
223
🇬🇧 Scotland
17
🇮🇸 Iceland
17
🇮🇪 Ireland
13
🇧🇷 Brazil
11
🇨🇦 Canada
10
🇿🇦 South Africa
6
🇸🇪 Sweden
6

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
180 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 22
151
Would be under 30 (83%)
31
Would be 30–60 (17%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 182 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: 2001

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Slowly declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
66
Classic Feel
22
Modern Appeal
98
International
99

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

📜 Chinenye Through the Generations

Chinenye is a name that has seen a steady decline since its peak in 2001, when 11 babies were born with this name. Today, just 180 people in the US carry it, making it a true rarity. The fact that 83% of those named Chinenye are under 30 speaks to its status as a modern, newer-generation name. This contrasts sharply with its low total births over time, highlighting the name's recent surge in popularity followed by a gradual decline. The significant gap between the all-time births (182) and the current living population (180) underscores the transient nature of its usage. Its prevalence in Nigeria, where it ranks at world rank #8,616 with 119,811 living bearers, further illustrates the name's unique journey across different cultures.

✨ Similar Names to Chinenye

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Chinenye's Igbo (Nigerian) roots

📄 About the Name Chinenye

How Many People Have the Name Chinenye?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 180 people in the United States currently share the name Chinenye. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,834,390 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Chinenye a Common or Rare Name?

Chinenye 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 Chinenye Mean?

Chinenye means "God gives" and comes from Igbo (Nigerian) origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 11.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Chinenye Most Popular?

The name Chinenye reached peak popularity in 2001, with 11 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 Chinenye?

Approximately 180 people named Chinenye live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 182. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,834,390 Americans.

Is Chinenye a rare name?

Chinenye is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,834,390 Americans has this name.

What does the name Chinenye mean?

Chinenye means "God gives" and comes from Igbo (Nigerian) origins.

Is Chinenye more male or female?

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

When was Chinenye most popular?

Chinenye peaked in 2001 with 11 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 US180
All-Time Births182
1 in X1 in 1,834,390
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age22
Peak Year2001
World Rank#8,616
Male %0%
Female %100%

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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.