How Many People Are Named Chinwe?

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

Chinwe
Very Rare
Igbo

Chinwe means 'I came to rule' in Igbo, making it a powerful choice for parents. Only 145 people named Chinwe live in the US today, and you're one in 2,283,245 Americans who shares this rare name. The name peaked in popularity in 1990 with 10 births.

~145
Living in US
1 in 2,283,245
Americans
1990
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
I came to rule
🌐
Origin
Igbo
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 8
Personality Traits
Determined Confident Strong
8
Life Path Number

Life-path number 8 symbolizes power, authority, and success.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

83,311
Worldwide Bearers
#11,965
Global Rank
🇳🇬 Nigeria
81,491
🇺🇸 United States
695
🇬🇭 Ghana
449
🇬🇧 England
446
🇨🇦 Canada
67
🇬🇧 Scotland
21
🇿🇦 South Africa
15
🇳🇱 Netherlands
13
🇮🇸 Iceland
12
🇲🇿 Mozambique
9

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
145 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 35
38
Would be under 30 (26%)
110
Would be 30–60 (74%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 148 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: 1990

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
62
Classic Feel
29
Modern Appeal
71
International
99

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

📜 Chinwe Through the Generations

Chinwe has seen a steady presence in the United States since its peak in 1990, with 10 births that year. Over the decades, the name has maintained a stable trend, indicating its appeal to newer generations. Currently, there are 145 individuals named Chinwe in the country, with the majority being between 30 and 60 years old, suggesting a modern adoption among parents.

✨ Similar Names to Chinwe

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Chinwe's Igbo roots

📄 About the Name Chinwe

How Many People Have the Name Chinwe?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 145 people in the United States currently share the name Chinwe. That works out to roughly 1 in every 2,283,245 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Chinwe a Common or Rare Name?

Chinwe 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 Chinwe Mean?

Chinwe means "I came to rule" and comes from Igbo origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Chinwe Most Popular?

The name Chinwe reached peak popularity in 1990, with 10 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

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 Chinwe?

Approximately 145 people named Chinwe live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 148. That works out to roughly 1 in 2,283,245 Americans.

Is Chinwe a rare name?

Chinwe is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 2,283,245 Americans has this name.

What does the name Chinwe mean?

Chinwe means "I came to rule" and comes from Igbo origins.

Is Chinwe more male or female?

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

When was Chinwe most popular?

Chinwe peaked in 1990 with 10 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

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 US145
All-Time Births148
1 in X1 in 2,283,245
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age35
Peak Year1990
World Rank#11,965
Male %0%
Female %100%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.