Total births
998
Girls' name · since 1972
Chioma
Since 1972, U.S. Social Security records show 998 babies named Chioma, peaking in 1997. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #6721
- among girls today
- 998
- born since 1972
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 62%
- more common than other girls
Chioma currently ranks #6721 among girls' names in America, with 998 babies recorded since 1972.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Chioma has been recorded 998 times among girls since 1972, currently ranked #6721 nationally and more common than 62% of girls, with its heaviest use in the 2000s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1972 to 2025.
- #6721 among girls today
- 998 born since 1972
- 2000s peak decade
- 62% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Chioma is currently the #6721 girls' name in America, more common than 62% of girls - 998 born since 1972, peaking in the 2000s.
- #6721
- among girls today
- 998
- born since 1972
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 62%
- more common than other girls
Chioma vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#6721
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 62% of names given to girls today.
2000s
Peak decade
28% of everyone ever named Chioma was born in this single decade.
1997
Single peak year
40 babies were named Chioma in 1997 - its busiest year on record.
How Chioma compares
998 Top 32% higher than 68% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls 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
Chioma's all-time total is 161% above the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Chioma | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 998 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 40 | 48 | 19,840 |
Chioma's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Chioma's full recorded timeline at 2001, 57% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 43% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1972, with just 6 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1997 peak of 40 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Chioma at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1997
Current rank
#6,721
Active since
1972
Chioma popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1972–2025
- Peak year (1997)
- 40
- Annual births at peak, across 54 years of records
Chioma by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Chioma's strongest decade.
277 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 28% of all-time use.
Chioma births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 33
1970s
33 births
- 1980s
1980s
139 births
- 1990s
1990s
234 births
- 2000s
2000s
277 births
- 2010s
2010s
196 births
- 2020s
2020s
119 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 277 births (28% of all-time use).
How Chioma compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Chioma's total volume
Chioma vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Chioma by state
Where Chioma concentrates geographically, total births since 1972
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 98 | 9.8% |
| #2 | California | | 47 | 4.7% |
| #3 | New York | | 33 | 3.3% |
| #4 | Maryland | | 15 | 1.5% |
| #5 | Georgia | | 13 | 1.3% |
| #6 | New Jersey | | 9 | 0.9% |
Texas share of Chioma's total US births 9.8%
Even split
98 of 998 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 6 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Chioma? ▼
998 babies have been named Chioma since 1972. It currently ranks #6721 among girls. The peak year was 1997 with 40 births.
When was Chioma most popular? ▼
Chioma was most popular in the 2000s decade with 277 total births. The single peak year was 1997.
Where is Chioma most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Chioma are Texas (98 births), California (47 births), New York (33 births).
How long has the name Chioma been used? ▼
Chioma has been recorded in Social Security data since 1972, spanning 54 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Chioma? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Chiquita, Chiara, China, Chimere, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Chioma's data
- Chioma's usage has stayed within range of its 2000s decade-level peak (277 total births) through the 2020s (119) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Texas records the most Chiomas (98 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 Chioma
Nearby Names Like Chioma
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Chioma
Chiquita Girl
6,219 births
Chiara Girl
#1115 5,927 births
China Girl
#12187 4,608 births
Chimere Girl
824 births
Chi Girl
#6455 763 births
Compare Chioma side by side: Chioma vs Chiquita Chioma vs Chiara Chioma vs China
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Chioma
Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1972–2025 (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. "Chioma: #6721 Girls' Name - 998 Births, Peak 1997." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/chioma. 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 Chioma 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 June 2026.