Total births
532
Unisex name · since 1990
Chisom
Since 1990, U.S. Social Security records show 532 babies named Chisom, peaking in 2015. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #10583
- among girls today
- 532
- born since 1990
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 40%
- more common than other girls
Chisom currently ranks #10583 among unisex names in America, with 532 babies recorded since 1990.
Social Security Administration records show Chisom recorded 532 times among girls since 1990, holding rank #10583 nationally today, ahead of 40% of girls, peaking in the 2010s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1990 to 2025.
- #10583 among girls today
- 532 born since 1990
- 2010s peak decade
- 40% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Chisom is currently the #10583 unisex name in America, more common than 40% of girls - 532 born since 1990, peaking in the 2010s.
- #10583
- among girls today
- 532
- born since 1990
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 40%
- more common than other girls
Chisom vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#10583
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 40% of names given to girls today.
2010s
Peak decade
39% of everyone ever named Chisom was born in this single decade.
2015
Single peak year
30 babies were named Chisom in 2015 - its busiest year on record.
How Chisom compares
532 Top 43% higher than 57% 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
Chisom's all-time total is 39% above the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Chisom | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 532 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 30 | 48 | 19,840 |
Chisom's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Chisom's SSA record in two at 2008 and the more recent half accounts for 62% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 38%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1990, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2015 peak of 30, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Chisom at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2015
Current rank
#10,583
Active since
1990
Chisom popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1990–2025
- Peak year (2015)
- 30
- Annual births at peak, across 36 years of records
Chisom popularity over time - boys
223 total births recorded since 1989 (Chisom as boys' name)
Chisom by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Chisom's strongest decade.
207 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 39% of all-time use.
Chisom births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 74
1990s
74 births
- 2000s
2000s
161 births
- 2010s
2010s
207 births
- 2020s
2020s
90 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 207 births (39% of all-time use).
How Chisom 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 Chisom's total volume
Chisom vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Chisom by state
Where Chisom concentrates geographically, total births since 1990
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 38 | 7.1% |
| #2 | California | | 23 | 4.3% |
| #3 | Maryland | | 5 | 0.9% |
| #4 | New York | | 5 | 0.9% |
Texas share of Chisom's total US births 7.1%
Even split
38 of 532 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Chisom? ▼
Chisom has been given to 532 babies in the U.S. since 1990, according to SSA data. Among girls, it ranks #10583 as of the latest data. 30 babies were born in 2015, its single highest year.
When was Chisom most popular? ▼
Chisom was most popular in the 2010s decade with 207 total births. The single peak year was 2015.
Where is Chisom most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Chisom are Texas (38 births), California (23 births), Maryland (5 births).
Is Chisom a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Chisom is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 532 births, and as a boy's name it has 223 births.
How long has the name Chisom been used? ▼
Chisom has been recorded in Social Security data since 1990, spanning 36 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Chisom? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Chiquita, Chiara, China, Chioma, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Chisom's data
- Chisom's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (207 total births) through the 2020s (90) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Texas records the most Chisoms (38 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 Chisom
Nearby Names Like Chisom
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Chisom
Chiquita Girl
6,219 births
Chiara Girl
#1115 5,927 births
China Girl
#12187 4,608 births
Chioma Girl
#6721 998 births
Chimere Girl
824 births
Compare Chisom side by side: Chisom vs Chiquita Chisom vs Chiara Chisom vs China
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Chisom
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1,232 births · Peak 2012
Henchy #10584
234 births · Peak 2014
Nairi #10581
301 births · Peak 2021
Janelis #10585
356 births · Peak 2010
Heavenleigh #10580
508 births · Peak 2014
Kylena #10586
113 births · Peak 2010
Janasia #10579
1,193 births · Peak 2005
Mayu #10587
204 births · Peak 2005
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, 1990–2025 (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. "Chisom: #10583 Unisex Name - 532 Births, Peak 2015." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/chisom. 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 Chisom 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.