Chioma
Every Chioma since 1972 — 998 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Chioma
Chioma is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #6,372 in 2025 with 18 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1972, 998 American babies have been named Chioma. Its peak came in 1997, when 40 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
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 Chioma stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Chioma year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 18 | #6,372 |
| 2024 | 17 | #6,689 |
| 2023 | 20 | #6,009 |
| 2022 | 18 | #6,511 |
| 2021 | 23 | #5,433 |
| 2020 | 23 | #5,357 |
| 2019 | 15 | #7,435 |
| 2018 | 21 | #5,825 |
| 2017 | 21 | #5,870 |
| 2016 | 19 | #6,474 |
| 2015 | 18 | #6,784 |
| 2014 | 23 | #5,658 |
| 2013 | 21 | #6,064 |
| 2012 | 15 | #7,906 |
| 2011 | 23 | #5,777 |
| 2010 | 20 | #6,436 |
| 2009 | 26 | #5,425 |
| 2008 | 32 | #4,677 |
| 2007 | 27 | #5,267 |
| 2006 | 31 | #4,602 |
| 2005 | 28 | #4,732 |
| 2004 | 30 | #4,519 |
| 2003 | 35 | #3,894 |
| 2002 | 17 | #6,454 |
| 2001 | 23 | #5,046 |
| 2000 | 28 | #4,315 |
| 1995 | 29 | #3,684 |
| 1990 | 24 | #4,145 |
| 1985 | 12 | #5,736 |
| 1980 | 14 | #5,022 |
| 1975 | 6 | #8,167 |
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Famous people named Chioma
- Chioma Ajunwa Athlete · b. 1970
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Chioma in 2025?
Chioma ranked #6,372 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 18 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Chioma?
998 babies have been named Chioma in the United States since 1972, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Chioma most popular?
Chioma peaked in 1997, when 40 newborns received the name.
Is Chioma a boy or girl name?
Chioma is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Chioma rising or falling?
Chioma has been roughly stable over the past decade.
Who are famous people named Chioma?
Well-known people named Chioma include Chioma Ajunwa (athlete).