How Many People Are Named Chinyere?

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

Chinyere
Very Rare
Igbo

Chinyere means 'to be happy' in Igbo, making it a joyful choice for parents. Only 1 in 577,187 Americans share this rare female name, with just 572 living bearers today. The name peaked in popularity in 1992 with 24 births.

~572
Living in US
1 in 577,187
Americans
1992
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Happy
🌐
Origin
Igbo
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 6
Personality Traits
Joyful Hopeful
6
Life Path Number

Life-path number 6 represents harmony, balance, and responsibility.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

274,631
Worldwide Bearers
#3,828
Global Rank
🇳🇬 Nigeria
271,892
🇺🇸 United States
1,205
🇬🇧 England
509
🇬🇭 Ghana
393
🇹🇬 Togo
330
🇨🇩 DR Congo
41
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
37
🇨🇦 Canada
20
🇮🇸 Iceland
15
🇮🇪 Ireland
13

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
572 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 33
220
Would be under 30 (38%)
365
Would be 30–60 (62%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 585 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: 1992

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
82
Classic Feel
32
Modern Appeal
78
International
100

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

📜 Chinyere Through the Generations

Chinyere, a name rooted in happiness and joy, has seen its peak in the early 1990s, reflecting a moment when parents sought out meaningful and unique names for their daughters. With 572 people named Chinyere living in the United States today, the name's rarity stands out among other popular choices. Interestingly, the majority of those named Chinyere are between the ages of 30 and 60, indicating a generation that embraced this name during its rise in popularity. As trends evolve, the name continues to decline in usage, but remains a cherished choice for many families.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Texas 11
California 5
New York 5

✨ Similar Names to Chinyere

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Chinyere's Igbo roots

📄 About the Name Chinyere

How Many People Have the Name Chinyere?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 572 people in the United States currently share the name Chinyere. That works out to roughly 1 in every 577,187 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Chinyere a Common or Rare Name?

Chinyere 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 Chinyere Mean?

Chinyere means "happy" and comes from Igbo origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 6.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Chinyere Most Popular?

The name Chinyere reached peak popularity in 1992, with 24 babies registered that year. Current trend: 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 Chinyere?

Approximately 572 people named Chinyere live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 585. That works out to roughly 1 in 577,187 Americans.

Is Chinyere a rare name?

Chinyere is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 577,187 Americans has this name.

What does the name Chinyere mean?

Chinyere means "happy" and comes from Igbo origins.

Is Chinyere more male or female?

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

When was Chinyere most popular?

Chinyere peaked in 1992 with 24 births that year. Current trend: 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 US572
All-Time Births585
1 in X1 in 577,187
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age33
Peak Year1992
World Rank#3,828
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.