How Many People Are Named Onyinye?

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

Onyinye
Very Rare
Igbo

Onyinye means 'precious' in Igbo, making it a rare gem among names. Only 26 people named Onyinye live in the US today, which means 1 in 12,812,175 Americans share this unique name. All of these individuals are under 30, highlighting its status as a genuinely modern choice.

~26
Living in US
1 in 12,812,175
Americans
2004
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Precious
🌐
Origin
Igbo
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 8
Personality Traits
Precious Valued Unique
8
Life Path Number

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

🌍 Worldwide Usage

62,244
Worldwide Bearers
#15,397
Global Rank
🇳🇬 Nigeria
61,626
🇬🇭 Ghana
225
🇬🇧 England
178
🇺🇸 United States
141
🇿🇦 South Africa
10
🇬🇧 Scotland
9
🇮🇸 Iceland
9
🇨🇦 Canada
8
🇳🇴 Norway
5
🇩🇪 Germany
5

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
26 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 20
26
Would be under 30 (100%)
0
Would be 30–60 (0%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 26 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: 2004

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
30
Classic Feel
16
Modern Appeal
100
International
99

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

📜 Onyinye Through the Generations

Onyinye saw its peak popularity in 2004 with 8 births, but since then, the name has remained stable, with no significant fluctuations. The average age of people named Onyinye is 20, indicating that the name is predominantly used by younger generations. With all 26 individuals being under 30, Onyinye stands out as a name that's firmly rooted in contemporary times.

✨ Similar Names to Onyinye

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Onyinye's Igbo roots

📄 About the Name Onyinye

How Many People Have the Name Onyinye?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 26 people in the United States currently share the name Onyinye. That works out to roughly 1 in every 12,812,175 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Onyinye a Common or Rare Name?

Onyinye 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 Onyinye Mean?

Onyinye means "precious" and comes from Igbo origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Onyinye Most Popular?

The name Onyinye reached peak popularity in 2004, with 8 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 Onyinye?

Approximately 26 people named Onyinye live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 26. That works out to roughly 1 in 12,812,175 Americans.

Is Onyinye a rare name?

Onyinye is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 12,812,175 Americans has this name.

What does the name Onyinye mean?

Onyinye means "precious" and comes from Igbo origins.

Is Onyinye more male or female?

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

When was Onyinye most popular?

Onyinye peaked in 2004 with 8 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 US26
All-Time Births26
1 in X1 in 12,812,175
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age20
Peak Year2004
World Rank#15,397
Male %0%
Female %100%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.