Ikechukwu
2 countries#10695 in United States, 2025Popularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Ikechukwu was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
528 births recorded 1976–2025 · currently #10695 · peaked in 1997 with 20 births
Most common in: Texas
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
126 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #3451 · peaked in 2007 with 10 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
126 births recorded 1996–2021 · peaked in 2007 with 10 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Ikechukwu’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #6094 | — |
| 2007 | #6262 | ↓168 |
| 2008 | #6070 | ↑192 |
| 2009 | #8985 | ↓2915 |
| 2010 | #6698 | ↑2287 |
| 2011 | #5945 | ↑753 |
| 2012 | #12274 | ↓6329 |
| 2013 | #8118 | ↑4156 |
| 2014 | #7048 | ↑1070 |
| 2015 | #6324 | ↑724 |
| 2016 | #6726 | ↓402 |
| 2017 | #6338 | ↑388 |
| 2018 | #6345 | ↓7 |
| 2019 | #7173 | ↓828 |
| 2020 | #12022 | ↓4849 |
| 2021 | #9714 | ↑2308 |
| 2022 | #9823 | ↓109 |
| 2023 | #9763 | ↑60 |
| 2024 | #10938 | ↓1175 |
| 2025 | #10695 | ↑243 |
Frequently asked questions about Ikechukwu
Is Ikechukwu a popular name?
Yes — Ikechukwu currently ranks #10695 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Ikechukwu more common for boys or girls?
Ikechukwu is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Ikechukwu most popular?
Ikechukwu peaked in 1997 in United States, with 20 recorded births that year.
Is Ikechukwu rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Ikechukwu’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #5587 in 1976 to #10695 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Ikechukwu?
At least 654 babies have been recorded with the name Ikechukwu across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Ikechukwu popular in more than one country?
Yes — Ikechukwu appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Ikechukwu?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Ikechukwu include Ignazio.
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