How Many People Are Named Chioma?

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

Chioma
Very Rare
Igbo

Chioma means 'blessed' in Igbo, making it a rare gem among names. Only 966 people named Chioma live in the US today, representing just 1 in 341,561 Americans. The majority, 68%, are under 30, highlighting its status as a modern name.

~966
Living in US
1 in 341,561
Americans
1997
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Blessed
🌐
Origin
Igbo
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 4
Personality Traits
Blessed Fortunate Hopeful Joyful
4
Life Path Number

Life-path number 4 symbolizes stability, practicality, and hard work.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

251,638
Worldwide Bearers
#4,178
Global Rank
🇳🇬 Nigeria
248,914
🇺🇸 United States
978
🇬🇧 England
895
🇬🇭 Ghana
506
🇨🇦 Canada
57
🇮🇪 Ireland
43
🇬🇧 Scotland
37
🇧🇷 Brazil
32
🇿🇦 South Africa
25
🇳🇱 Netherlands
19

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
966 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 24
664
Would be under 30 (68%)
316
Would be 30–60 (32%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 980 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: 1997

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Slowly declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
87
Classic Feel
29
Modern Appeal
91
International
100

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

📜 Chioma Through the Generations

Chioma peaked in popularity in 1997 with 40 births, marking a high point in its adoption. Today, the name's bearers span across generations, but predominantly younger ones, with 664 under 30 and 316 aged between 30 and 60. This distribution suggests Chioma is a relatively new name, favored by parents in recent decades. As trends shift, Chioma's usage is slowly declining, yet it remains a distinctive choice for many families.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Texas 98
California 47
New York 33
Maryland 15
Georgia 13
New Jersey 9

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Chioma's Igbo roots

📄 About the Name Chioma

How Many People Have the Name Chioma?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 966 people in the United States currently share the name Chioma. That works out to roughly 1 in every 341,561 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Chioma a Common or Rare Name?

Chioma 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 Chioma Mean?

Chioma means "blessed" and comes from Igbo origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 4.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Chioma Most Popular?

The name Chioma reached peak popularity in 1997, with 40 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 Chioma?

Approximately 966 people named Chioma live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 980. That works out to roughly 1 in 341,561 Americans.

Is Chioma a rare name?

Chioma is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 341,561 Americans has this name.

What does the name Chioma mean?

Chioma means "blessed" and comes from Igbo origins.

Is Chioma more male or female?

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

When was Chioma most popular?

Chioma peaked in 1997 with 40 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 US966
All-Time Births980
1 in X1 in 341,561
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age24
Peak Year1997
World Rank#4,178
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.