How Many People Are Named Chisom?

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

Chisom
Very Rare
Igbo

Chisom means 'God's promise' in Igbo, adding a spiritual touch to its rarity. Only 724 people named Chisom live in the US today, making up just 1 in 455,573 Americans. The majority, 91%, are under 30, giving it a fresh, youthful vibe.

~630
Living in US
1 in 526,110
Americans
2015
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
God's promise
🌐
Origin
Igbo
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 4
Personality Traits
Hopeful Resilient
4
Life Path Number

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

🌍 Worldwide Usage

118,126
Worldwide Bearers
#8,727
Global Rank
🇳🇬 Nigeria
117,681
🇲🇼 Malawi
148
🇺🇸 United States
129
🇬🇧 England
100
🇮🇸 Iceland
10
🇧🇷 Brazil
8
🇮🇩 Indonesia
7
🇬🇧 Scotland
5
🇵🇱 Poland
4
🇨🇦 Canada
3

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
211 (29%)
♀ Female
513 (71%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 17
668
Would be under 30 (91%)
64
Would be 30–60 (9%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 732 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: 2015

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Slowly declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
84
Classic Feel
14
Modern Appeal
100
International
99

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

📜 Chisom Through the Generations

Chisom, a name steeped in modernity and rooted in African heritage, saw its peak popularity in 2015 with 37 births. Today, it's a name predominantly favored by younger generations, with 668 out of 724 individuals being under 30 years old. This trend reflects a slow decline but maintains its status as a genuinely contemporary choice, with only 64 people aged between 30 and 60, and none over 60.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Texas 44
California 23
Maryland 5
New York 5

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Chisom's Igbo roots

📄 About the Name Chisom

How Many People Have the Name Chisom?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 630 people in the United States currently share the name Chisom. That works out to roughly 1 in every 526,110 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Chisom a Common or Rare Name?

Chisom 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 Chisom Mean?

Chisom means "God's promise" and comes from Igbo origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 4.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Chisom in SSA data, approximately 29% are male and 71% are female.

When Was Chisom Most Popular?

The name Chisom reached peak popularity in 2015, with 37 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 Chisom?

Approximately 630 people named Chisom live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 630. That works out to roughly 1 in 526,110 Americans.

Is Chisom a rare name?

Chisom is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 526,110 Americans has this name.

What does the name Chisom mean?

Chisom means "God's promise" and comes from Igbo origins.

Is Chisom more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 29% of people named Chisom are male and 71% are female.

When was Chisom most popular?

Chisom peaked in 2015 with 37 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 US630
All-Time Births630
1 in X1 in 526,110
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age17
Peak Year2015
World Rank#8,727
Male %29%
Female %71%

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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.