Chenoa
Every Chenoa since 1967 — 1,736 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Chenoa
Chenoa is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #11,147 in 2025 with 8 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1967, 1,736 American babies have been named Chenoa. Its peak came in 1976, when 59 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1970s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Chenoa stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Chenoa year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8 | #11,147 |
| 2024 | 15 | #7,320 |
| 2023 | 7 | #12,415 |
| 2022 | 6 | #13,968 |
| 2021 | 7 | #12,481 |
| 2020 | 11 | #9,070 |
| 2019 | 16 | #7,096 |
| 2018 | 18 | #6,581 |
| 2017 | 14 | #7,937 |
| 2016 | 18 | #6,716 |
| 2015 | 14 | #8,097 |
| 2014 | 17 | #7,062 |
| 2013 | 20 | #6,297 |
| 2012 | 20 | #6,395 |
| 2011 | 23 | #5,776 |
| 2010 | 20 | #6,435 |
| 2009 | 21 | #6,361 |
| 2008 | 19 | #6,859 |
| 2007 | 39 | #3,997 |
| 2006 | 37 | #4,015 |
| 2005 | 33 | #4,208 |
| 2004 | 36 | #3,917 |
| 2003 | 45 | #3,239 |
| 2002 | 46 | #3,106 |
| 2001 | 53 | #2,774 |
| 2000 | 52 | #2,785 |
| 1995 | 46 | #2,658 |
| 1990 | 36 | #3,087 |
| 1985 | 32 | #2,871 |
| 1980 | 41 | #2,351 |
| 1975 | 43 | #2,027 |
| 1970 | 17 | #3,609 |
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Famous people named Chenoa
- Chenoa Singer · b. 1975
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Chenoa in 2025?
Chenoa ranked #11,147 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 8 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Chenoa?
1,736 babies have been named Chenoa in the United States since 1967, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Chenoa most popular?
Chenoa peaked in 1976, when 59 newborns received the name.
Is Chenoa a boy or girl name?
Chenoa is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Chenoa rising or falling?
Chenoa is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Chenoa?
Well-known people named Chenoa include Chenoa (singer).