Chukwuemeka
Every Chukwuemeka since 1974 — 683 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Chukwuemeka
Chukwuemeka is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #9,073 in 2025 with 8 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1974, 683 American babies have been named Chukwuemeka. Its peak came in 2003, when 26 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Chukwuemeka stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Chukwuemeka year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8 | #9,073 |
| 2024 | 9 | #8,446 |
| 2023 | 5 | #12,571 |
| 2022 | 9 | #8,438 |
| 2021 | 8 | #8,980 |
| 2020 | 9 | #8,198 |
| 2019 | 16 | #5,607 |
| 2018 | 19 | #4,961 |
| 2017 | 12 | #6,760 |
| 2016 | 18 | #5,171 |
| 2015 | 22 | #4,424 |
| 2014 | 15 | #5,776 |
| 2013 | 13 | #6,314 |
| 2012 | 18 | #5,074 |
| 2011 | 8 | #8,906 |
| 2010 | 20 | #4,702 |
| 2009 | 16 | #5,603 |
| 2008 | 20 | #4,744 |
| 2007 | 12 | #6,693 |
| 2006 | 18 | #4,896 |
| 2005 | 19 | #4,500 |
| 2004 | 23 | #3,887 |
| 2003 | 26 | #3,455 |
| 2002 | 11 | #6,154 |
| 2001 | 18 | #4,327 |
| 2000 | 18 | #4,240 |
| 1995 | 12 | #4,844 |
| 1990 | 13 | #4,206 |
| 1985 | 8 | #4,776 |
| 1980 | 11 | #3,655 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Chukwuemeka in 2025?
Chukwuemeka ranked #9,073 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 8 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Chukwuemeka?
683 babies have been named Chukwuemeka in the United States since 1974, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Chukwuemeka most popular?
Chukwuemeka peaked in 2003, when 26 newborns received the name.
Is Chukwuemeka a boy or girl name?
Chukwuemeka is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Chukwuemeka rising or falling?
Chukwuemeka is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.