Total births
133
Unisex name · since 1998
Somtochukwu
Since 1998, U.S. Social Security records show 133 babies named Somtochukwu, peaking in 2009. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 133
- total births
- 1998–2025
- years on record
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 59%
- born in that decade
133 boys have been named Somtochukwu since 1998, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Somtochukwu has 133 recorded births among boys since 1998, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, though it falls outside today's most-used boys names, busiest in the 2010s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1998 to 2025.
- 133 total births
- 1998–2025 years on record
- 2010s peak decade
- 59% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
133 boys have been named Somtochukwu since 1998, peaking in the 2010s, last recorded in 2025.
- 133
- total births
- 1998–2025
- years on record
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 59%
- born in that decade
2010s
Peak decade
59% of everyone ever named Somtochukwu was born in this single decade.
2009
Single peak year
14 babies were named Somtochukwu in 2009 - its busiest year on record.
Somtochukwu's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Somtochukwu's SSA record in two at 2015 and the more recent half accounts for 47% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 53%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1998, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2009 peak of 14, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Somtochukwu at a glance
Last recorded 2025Peak year
2009
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1998
Somtochukwu popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1998–2025
- Peak year (2009)
- 14
- Annual births at peak, across 28 years of records
Somtochukwu popularity over time - girls
31 total births recorded since 2003 (Somtochukwu as girls' name)
Somtochukwu by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Somtochukwu's strongest decade.
78 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 59% of all-time use.
Somtochukwu births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 5
1990s
5 births
- 2000s 26
2000s
26 births
- 2010s
2010s
78 births
- 2020s 24
2020s
24 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 78 births (59% of all-time use).
Somtochukwu by state
Where Somtochukwu concentrates geographically, total births since 1998
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 6 | 4.5% |
Texas share of Somtochukwu's total US births 4.5%
6 of 133 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Somtochukwu? ▼
133 babies have been named Somtochukwu since 1998. It was last recorded in 2025. The peak year was 2009 with 14 births.
When was Somtochukwu most popular? ▼
Somtochukwu was most popular in the 2010s decade with 78 total births. The single peak year was 2009.
Where is Somtochukwu most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Somtochukwu are Texas (6 births).
Is Somtochukwu a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Somtochukwu is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 133 births, and as a girl's name it has 31 births.
How long has the name Somtochukwu been used? ▼
Somtochukwu has been recorded in Social Security data since 1998, spanning 28 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Somtochukwu? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Soma, Somnang, Som, Somers, and 1 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Somtochukwu's data
- Somtochukwu's decade-level peak was the 2010s (78 total births); usage has since declined to 24 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Somtochukwus (6 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 Somtochukwu
Nearby Names Like Somtochukwu
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Somtochukwu
Soma Boy
#7571 144 births
Somnang Boy
62 births
Som Boy
29 births
Somers Boy
5 births
Somil Boy
5 births
Compare Somtochukwu side by side: Somtochukwu vs Soma Somtochukwu vs Somnang Somtochukwu vs Som
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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, 1998–2025 (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. "Somtochukwu: Baby Name Since 1998 - 133 Births, Peak 2009." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/somtochukwu. 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 Somtochukwu 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.