boy's name
Okechukwu
oh-keh-CHOO-kwoo (Igbo)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 4
- Letters 9
- Popularity Rare
- Births on record 109
Okechukwu is a boy's name with 4 syllables. In 2012 it was given to 8 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
- Peaked in 1995, when 9 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1979.
- 4 syllables, with the stress on syllable 3.
Okechukwu Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1970s to 2010s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 7 |
| 1980s | 16 |
| 1990s | 40 |
| 2000s | 22 |
| 2010s | 15 |
How Popular Is Okechukwu?
In 2012, Okechukwu was given to 8 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
Where Okechukwu Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Okechukwu
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Okechukwu Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Okechukwu over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Okechukwu
- Igbo oh-keh-CHOO-kwoo
Sibling Names for Okechukwu
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Okechukwu — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Okechukwu
How popular is the name Okechukwu?
In 2012, Okechukwu was given to 8 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
Is Okechukwu a girl's or a boy's name?
Okechukwu is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Okechukwu?
Okechukwu has 4 syllables.
When was Okechukwu most popular?
Okechukwu peaked in 1995, when 9 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.
Is Okechukwu a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Okechukwu currently ranks #6,233 in the United States. It has largely dropped out of use. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.