Total births
452
Boys' name · since 1982
Chinedu
Chinedu has 452 recorded births since 1982 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1987 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #7944
- among boys today
- 452
- born since 1982
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 44%
- more common than other boys
Chinedu currently ranks #7944 among boys' names in America, with 452 babies recorded since 1982.
Social Security Administration records show Chinedu recorded 452 times among boys since 1982, holding rank #7944 nationally today, ahead of 44% of boys, peaking in the 2000s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1982 to 2025.
- #7944 among boys today
- 452 born since 1982
- 2000s peak decade
- 44% more common than other boys
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Chinedu is currently the #7944 boys' name in America, more common than 44% of boys - 452 born since 1982, peaking in the 2000s.
- #7944
- among boys today
- 452
- born since 1982
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 44%
- more common than other boys
Chinedu vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#7944
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 44% of names given to boys today.
2000s
Peak decade
26% of everyone ever named Chinedu was born in this single decade.
1987
Single peak year
17 babies were named Chinedu in 1987 - its busiest year on record.
How Chinedu compares
452 Top 46% higher than 54% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Chinedu's all-time total is 23% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Chinedu | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 452 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 17 | 23 | 22,252 |
Chinedu's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Chinedu splits its recorded history at 2004: 52% of all births land in the more recent half, 48% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1986 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1987 peak of 17 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Chinedu at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1987
Current rank
#7,944
Active since
1982
Chinedu popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1982–2025
- Peak year (1987)
- 17
- Annual births at peak, across 44 years of records
Chinedu by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Chinedu's strongest decade.
117 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 26% of all-time use.
Chinedu births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s
1980s
63 births
- 1990s
1990s
114 births
- 2000s
2000s
117 births
- 2010s
2010s
105 births
- 2020s
2020s
53 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 117 births (26% of all-time use).
Chinedu by state
Where Chinedu concentrates geographically, total births since 1982
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 11 | 2.4% |
Texas share of Chinedu's total US births 2.4%
11 of 452 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Chinedu? ▼
Since 1982, Social Security records show 452 babies named Chinedu. Today it holds rank #7944 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 1987, with 17 births.
When was Chinedu most popular? ▼
Chinedu was most popular in the 2000s decade with 117 total births. The single peak year was 1987.
Where is Chinedu most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Chinedu are Texas (11 births).
How long has the name Chinedu been used? ▼
Records for Chinedu go back to 1982, giving 44 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Chinedu? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Chip, Chistopher, Chirstopher, Chico, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Chinedu's data
- Chinedu's usage has stayed within range of its 2000s decade-level peak (117 total births) through the 2020s (53) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Texas records the most Chinedus (11 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Chinedu
Nearby Names Like Chinedu
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Chinedu
Chip Boy
#3294 3,493 births
Chistopher Boy
1,446 births
Chirstopher Boy
1,051 births
Chico Boy
951 births
Chirag Boy
667 births
Compare Chinedu side by side: Chinedu vs Chip Chinedu vs Chistopher Chinedu vs Chirstopher
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Names with a similar popularity rank to Chinedu
Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1982–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Chinedu: #7944 Boys' Name - 452 Births, Peak 1987." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/chinedu. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Chinedu draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.