Boy · #9,912 in 2026

Chioke

Name: Popularity of the name Chioke in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Chioke, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#9,912

Peak Rank

#3,838 (1980)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1974

First Year

1999

Last Year

1980

Peak Year

#3838

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Chioke

Chioke first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1974, with 8 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1980, when 10 Chiokes were born — ranking #3,838 that year. As of 2026, Chioke ranks #9,912 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 86 Chiokes have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

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Names that sound like Chioke

Phonetically similar names — useful when Chioke is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Ciak
Ciac
Cheek
Choke
Choak
Cio
Chuuk
Cheikh
Cheik
Ccio
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Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Chioke

What does the name Chioke mean?

Chioke is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1974. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Chioke in 2026?

In 2026, Chioke ranks #9,912 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Chioke most popular?

Chioke reached its peak popularity in 1980, ranking #3,838 that year with 10 babies given the name.

Is Chioke a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Chioke is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Chioke?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Chioke include Gonsalo, Terrall, Jari. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Chioke

Chioke is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1974 and has accumulated 86 births in the dataset. Chioke's peak popularity came in 1980 when it ranked #3,838. Use the chart and map above to compare Chioke's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.