Chinedu
Every Chinedu since 1982 — 452 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Chinedu
Chinedu is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #7,774 in 2025 with 10 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1982, 452 American babies have been named Chinedu. Its peak came in 1987, when 17 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.
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 Chinedu stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Chinedu year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10 | #7,774 |
| 2024 | 10 | #7,878 |
| 2023 | 11 | #7,368 |
| 2022 | 8 | #9,151 |
| 2021 | 9 | #8,303 |
| 2020 | 5 | #12,395 |
| 2019 | 12 | #6,850 |
| 2018 | 8 | #8,980 |
| 2017 | 10 | #7,672 |
| 2016 | 7 | #9,852 |
| 2015 | 16 | #5,553 |
| 2014 | 6 | #10,970 |
| 2013 | 13 | #6,312 |
| 2012 | 11 | #7,155 |
| 2011 | 9 | #8,191 |
| 2010 | 13 | #6,413 |
| 2009 | 9 | #8,419 |
| 2008 | 15 | #5,813 |
| 2007 | 13 | #6,328 |
| 2006 | 15 | #5,569 |
| 2005 | 11 | #6,713 |
| 2004 | 13 | #5,868 |
| 2003 | 12 | #5,935 |
| 2002 | 12 | #5,785 |
| 2001 | 5 | #10,854 |
| 2000 | 12 | #5,629 |
| 1995 | 14 | #4,314 |
| 1990 | 6 | #7,330 |
| 1985 | 10 | #4,095 |
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Famous people named Chinedu
- Chinedu Obasi Soccer player · b. 1986
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Chinedu in 2025?
Chinedu ranked #7,774 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 10 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Chinedu?
452 babies have been named Chinedu in the United States since 1982, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Chinedu most popular?
Chinedu peaked in 1987, when 17 newborns received the name.
Is Chinedu a boy or girl name?
Chinedu is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Chinedu rising or falling?
Chinedu has been roughly stable over the past decade.
Who are famous people named Chinedu?
Well-known people named Chinedu include Chinedu Obasi (soccer player).