How Many People Are Named Ogechi?

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

Ogechi
Very Rare
Igbo

Ogechi means 'blessed' in Igbo, adding a touch of warmth to its rare presence. Only 1 in 1,159,099 Americans share this name, making it truly unique among 285 living bearers today. The majority, 63%, are under 30, giving it a decidedly modern vibe.

~285
Living in US
1 in 1,159,099
Americans
1997
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Blessed
🌐
Origin
Igbo
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 11
Personality Traits
Blessed Hopeful Energetic
11
Life Path Number

Traditionally, life-path number 11 is seen as a powerful and spiritual number, representing intuition and insight.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

121,563
Worldwide Bearers
#8,512
Global Rank
🇳🇬 Nigeria
120,102
🇰🇪 Kenya
816
🇺🇸 United States
329
🇬🇧 England
205
🇨🇦 Canada
22
🇮🇸 Iceland
15
🇬🇧 Scotland
13
🇹🇭 Thailand
6
🇸🇪 Sweden
5
🇵🇱 Poland
4

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
285 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 27
183
Would be under 30 (63%)
106
Would be 30–60 (37%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 289 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
73
Classic Feel
26
Modern Appeal
94
International
99

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

📜 Ogechi Through the Generations

Ogechi emerged as a name in the late 20th century, peaking in popularity in 1997 with 15 births. Since then, its usage has slowly declined, but it remains a name associated with youth and vibrancy. With 183 people under 30 and just 106 aged between 30 and 60, Ogechi stands out as a name for the younger generation, reflecting its modern origins and continued relevance among contemporary parents.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Texas 5

✨ Similar Names to Ogechi

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Ogechi's Igbo roots

📄 About the Name Ogechi

How Many People Have the Name Ogechi?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 285 people in the United States currently share the name Ogechi. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,159,099 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Ogechi a Common or Rare Name?

Ogechi 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 Ogechi Mean?

Ogechi means "blessed" and comes from Igbo origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 11.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Ogechi Most Popular?

The name Ogechi reached peak popularity in 1997, with 15 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 Ogechi?

Approximately 285 people named Ogechi live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 289. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,159,099 Americans.

Is Ogechi a rare name?

Ogechi is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,159,099 Americans has this name.

What does the name Ogechi mean?

Ogechi means "blessed" and comes from Igbo origins.

Is Ogechi more male or female?

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

When was Ogechi most popular?

Ogechi peaked in 1997 with 15 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 US285
All-Time Births289
1 in X1 in 1,159,099
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age27
Peak Year1997
World Rank#8,512
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.