Total births
728
Boys' name · since 1978
Ikenna
Since 1978, U.S. Social Security records show 728 babies named Ikenna, peaking in 2003. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #4636
- among boys today
- 728
- born since 1978
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 68%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Ikenna is the #4636 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 728 recorded since 1978.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Ikenna has been recorded 728 times among boys since 1978, currently ranked #4636 nationally and more common than 68% of boys, 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 1978 to 2025.
- #4636 among boys today
- 728 born since 1978
- 2000s peak decade
- 68% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Ikenna is currently the #4636 boys' name in America, more common than 68% of boys - 728 born since 1978, peaking in the 2000s.
- #4636
- among boys today
- 728
- born since 1978
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 68%
- more common than other boys
Ikenna vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#4636
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 68% of names given to boys today.
2000s
Peak decade
28% of everyone ever named Ikenna was born in this single decade.
2003
Single peak year
26 babies were named Ikenna in 2003 - its busiest year on record.
How Ikenna compares
728 Top 36% higher than 64% 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
Ikenna's all-time total is 98% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Ikenna | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 728 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 26 | 23 | 22,252 |
Ikenna's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Ikenna's SSA record in two at 2003 and the more recent half accounts for 55% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 45%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1978, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2003 peak of 26, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Ikenna at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2003
Current rank
#4,636
Active since
1978
Ikenna popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1978–2025
- Peak year (2003)
- 26
- Annual births at peak, across 48 years of records
Ikenna by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Ikenna's strongest decade.
202 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 28% of all-time use.
Ikenna births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 10
1970s
10 births
- 1980s 78
1980s
78 births
- 1990s
1990s
180 births
- 2000s
2000s
202 births
- 2010s
2010s
157 births
- 2020s
2020s
101 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 202 births (28% of all-time use).
How Ikenna 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 Ikenna's total volume
Ikenna vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Ikenna by state
Where Ikenna concentrates geographically, total births since 1978
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 38 | 5.2% |
| #2 | California | | 16 | 2.2% |
| #3 | New York | | 10 | 1.4% |
| #4 | Georgia | | 6 | 0.8% |
Texas share of Ikenna's total US births 5.2%
Even split
38 of 728 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Ikenna? ▼
Since 1978, Social Security records show 728 babies named Ikenna. Today it holds rank #4636 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 2003, with 26 births.
When was Ikenna most popular? ▼
Ikenna was most popular in the 2000s decade with 202 total births. The single peak year was 2003.
Where is Ikenna most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Ikenna are Texas (38 births), California (16 births), New York (10 births).
How long has the name Ikenna been used? ▼
Ikenna has been recorded in Social Security data since 1978, spanning 48 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Ikenna? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Iker, Ike, Ikechukwu, Ikeem, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Ikenna's data
- Ikenna's usage has stayed within range of its 2000s decade-level peak (202 total births) through the 2020s (101) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Texas records the most Ikennas (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 Ikenna
Nearby Names Like Ikenna
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Ikenna
Iker Boy
#385 18,921 births
Ike Boy
#2960 7,342 births
Ikechukwu Boy
#11247 528 births
Ikeem Boy
#8551 371 births
Ikey Boy
127 births
Compare Ikenna side by side: Ikenna vs Iker Ikenna vs Ike Ikenna vs Ikechukwu
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Ikenna
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, 1978–2025 (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. "Ikenna: #4636 Boys' Name - 728 Births, Peak 2003." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/ikenna. 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 Ikenna 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.