Total births
683
Boys' name · since 1974
Chukwuemeka
Chukwuemeka has 683 recorded births since 1974 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2003 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #8487
- among boys today
- 683
- born since 1974
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 41%
- more common than other boys
683 babies have been named Chukwuemeka since 1974, making it today's #8487 boys' name.
Chukwuemeka has 683 recorded births among boys since 1974, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #8487 as of the latest data, more common than 41% of boys, busiest in the 2000s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1974 to 2025.
- #8487 among boys today
- 683 born since 1974
- 2000s peak decade
- 41% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Chukwuemeka is currently the #8487 boys' name in America, more common than 41% of boys - 683 born since 1974, peaking in the 2000s.
- #8487
- among boys today
- 683
- born since 1974
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 41%
- more common than other boys
Chukwuemeka vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#8487
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 41% of names given to boys today.
2000s
Peak decade
27% of everyone ever named Chukwuemeka was born in this single decade.
2003
Single peak year
26 babies were named Chukwuemeka in 2003 - its busiest year on record.
How Chukwuemeka compares
683 Top 37% higher than 63% 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
Chukwuemeka's all-time total is 86% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Chukwuemeka | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 683 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 26 | 23 | 22,252 |
Chukwuemeka's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Chukwuemeka's SSA record in two at 2001 and the more recent half accounts for 54% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 46%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 2023, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2003 peak of 26, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Chukwuemeka at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2003
Current rank
#8,487
Active since
1974
Chukwuemeka popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1974–2025
- Peak year (2003)
- 26
- Annual births at peak, across 52 years of records
Chukwuemeka by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Chukwuemeka's strongest decade.
181 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 27% of all-time use.
Chukwuemeka births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 34
1970s
34 births
- 1980s
1980s
111 births
- 1990s
1990s
148 births
- 2000s
2000s
181 births
- 2010s
2010s
161 births
- 2020s 48
2020s
48 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 181 births (27% of all-time use).
How Chukwuemeka compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Chukwuemeka's total volume
Chukwuemeka vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Chukwuemeka by state
Where Chukwuemeka concentrates geographically, total births since 1974
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 35 | 5.1% |
| #2 | California | | 10 | 1.5% |
| #3 | New York | | 6 | 0.9% |
| #4 | New Jersey | | 5 | 0.7% |
Texas share of Chukwuemeka's total US births 5.1%
Even split
35 of 683 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Chukwuemeka? ▼
683 babies have been named Chukwuemeka since 1974. It currently ranks #8487 among boys. The peak year was 2003 with 26 births.
When was Chukwuemeka most popular? ▼
Chukwuemeka was most popular in the 2000s decade with 181 total births. The single peak year was 2003.
Where is Chukwuemeka most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Chukwuemeka are Texas (35 births), California (10 births), New York (6 births).
How long has the name Chukwuemeka been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Chukwuemeka since 1974 -- 52 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Chukwuemeka? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Chuck, Chuckie, Chucky, Chue, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Chukwuemeka's data
- Chukwuemeka's decade-level peak was the 2000s (181 total births); usage has since declined to 48 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Chukwuemekas (35 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 Chukwuemeka
Nearby Names Like Chukwuemeka
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Chukwuemeka
Chuck Boy
17,871 births
Chuckie Boy
621 births
Chucky Boy
609 births
Chue Boy
329 births
Chung Boy
198 births
Compare Chukwuemeka side by side: Chukwuemeka vs Chuck Chukwuemeka vs Chuckie Chukwuemeka vs Chucky
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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, 1974–2025 (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. "Chukwuemeka: #8487 Boys' Name - 683 Births, Peak 2003." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/chukwuemeka. 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 Chukwuemeka 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.