How Many People Are Named Uchenna?

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

Uchenna
Very Rare
Igbo

Uchenna means 'black father' in Igbo, adding depth to its rare status. Only 607 people named Uchenna live in the US today, making up just 1 in 543,310 Americans. The majority, 53%, are under 30, showing it's a genuinely modern name.

~607
Living in US
1 in 543,310
Americans
2004
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Black father
🌐
Origin
Igbo
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 3
Personality Traits
Strong Determined Confident
3
Life Path Number

Life-path number 3 symbolizes creativity, self-expression, and joy.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

206,171
Worldwide Bearers
#5,058
Global Rank
🇳🇬 Nigeria
203,345
🇺🇸 United States
929
🇬🇭 Ghana
506
🇬🇧 England
500
🇵🇱 Poland
377
🇨🇦 Canada
52
🇿🇦 South Africa
50
🇸🇷 Suriname
49
🇧🇷 Brazil
33
🇮🇪 Ireland
32

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
421 (69%)
♀ Female
186 (31%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 28
329
Would be under 30 (53%)
295
Would be 30–60 (47%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 624 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: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
83
Classic Feel
25
Modern Appeal
95
International
100

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

📜 Uchenna Through the Generations

Uchenna saw its peak popularity in 2004 with 25 births, marking a high point for this name. Today, the average age of people named Uchenna is 28, with 329 under 30, 295 between 30 and 60, and none over 60. This trend reflects a declining usage but maintains a strong presence among younger generations.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Texas 7
Georgia 6
New York 5

✨ Similar Names to Uchenna

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Uchenna's Igbo roots

📄 About the Name Uchenna

How Many People Have the Name Uchenna?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 607 people in the United States currently share the name Uchenna. That works out to roughly 1 in every 543,310 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Uchenna a Common or Rare Name?

Uchenna 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 Uchenna Mean?

Uchenna means "black father" and comes from Igbo origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Uchenna in SSA data, approximately 69% are male and 31% are female.

When Was Uchenna Most Popular?

The name Uchenna reached peak popularity in 2004, with 25 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 Uchenna?

Approximately 607 people named Uchenna live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 624. That works out to roughly 1 in 543,310 Americans.

Is Uchenna a rare name?

Uchenna is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 543,310 Americans has this name.

What does the name Uchenna mean?

Uchenna means "black father" and comes from Igbo origins.

Is Uchenna more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 69% of people named Uchenna are male and 31% are female.

When was Uchenna most popular?

Uchenna peaked in 2004 with 25 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 US607
All-Time Births624
1 in X1 in 543,310
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age28
Peak Year2004
World Rank#5,058
Male %69%
Female %31%

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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.