Boy · #12,301 in 2026

Ebubechukwu

Ebubechukwu is a given name of the Igbo people from the southeastern region of Nigeria. The direct English translation is “God’s glory”. Its diminutive and commonest form is Ebube, which means “glory”. While the name is peculiar to both the male and female gender, another variation of this name with the same meaning is Ebubechi.

Current Rank
#12,301
Peak Rank
#5,659 (2013)
Total Babies
128
5-Yr Trend
Stable
2017
First Year
2017
Last Year
2017
Peak Year
#15899
Peak Rank
5
Total Count
1
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Ebubechukwu

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Ebubechukwu is a given name of the Igbo people from the southeastern region of Nigeria. The direct English translation is “God’s glory”. Its diminutive and commonest form is Ebube, which means “glory”. While the name is peculiar to both the male and female gender, another variation of this name with the same meaning is Ebubechi.

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The Story of Ebubechukwu

Ebubechukwu first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2002, with 8 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2013, when 15 Ebubechukwus were born — ranking #5,659 that year. As of 2026, Ebubechukwu ranks #12,301 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 128 Ebubechukwus have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Ebubechukwu

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Ebubechukwu

What does the name Ebubechukwu mean?
Ebubechukwu is a given name of the Igbo people from the southeastern region of Nigeria. The direct English translation is “God’s glory”. Its diminutive and commonest form is Ebube, which means “glory”. While the name is peculiar to both the male and female gender, another variation of this name with the same meaning is Ebubechi.
How popular is Ebubechukwu in 2026?
In 2026, Ebubechukwu ranks #12,301 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Ebubechukwu most popular?
Ebubechukwu reached its peak popularity in 2013, ranking #5,659 that year with 15 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Ebubechukwu most popular?
Ebubechukwu has historically been most popular in Texas. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Ebubechukwu.
Is Ebubechukwu a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Ebubechukwu is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Ebubechukwu?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Ebubechukwu include Kempton, Selso, Kengo. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Ebubechukwu

Ebubechukwu is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2002 and has accumulated 128 births in the dataset. Ebubechukwu's peak popularity came in 2013 when it ranked #5,659. Use the chart and map above to compare Ebubechukwu'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.