Holding steady, #9,714 for boys today.
Popularity of Chibueze since 1996
Babies named Chibueze per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2007, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Chibueze's real moment was 2021.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 21 |
| 2000s | 61 |
| 2010s | 66 |
| 2020s | 31 |
Meaning & origin
Chibueze is a name of Igbo origin that entered U.S. records in 1996 and has since grown steadily in usage. In 2025, it ranked 9,714 with a frequency of 1 in 244,011 births. Its peak popularity came in 2021, reflecting a broader trend of African names gaining visibility in America. While no single state dominates its use, the name is part of a vibrant cultural heritage that resonates with families honoring Igbo traditions. Chibueze's meaning, 'God is king,' underscores a deep spiritual significance that appeals to many parents seeking meaningful names.
Chibueze is an Igbo name from Nigeria, derived from 'Chi' (God) and 'bueze' (is king). It is a theophoric name expressing faith in God's sovereignty. The name has been used among Igbo communities for generations, with a notable rise in popularity in the United States since the 1990s due to the Nigerian diaspora.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Chi, Bueze
Sibling names for Chibueze
Names that share Chibueze's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Chiamaka, Nkechi, Adanna, Ifeoma, Amarachi, Adaeze, Adaora, Chidera, Chidinma, Chimamanda, Chinenye, Chinyere, Chioma, Chisom, Chizaram, Ijeoma, Kosisochukwu, Ngozi, Nneka, Nnenna, Ogechi, Oluchi, Chinelo, Chinwe, Onyinyechi, Ugochi
Brothers: Chidubem, Kelechi, Chinedu, Obinna, Emeka, Amadi, Chukwuemeka, Chukwuma, Ikechukwu, Tobechukwu, Uchenna, Ugochukwu, Ugonna, Chijioke, Chinonso, Chukwudi, Ifeanyichukwu, Kele, Kenechukwu, Okechukwu, Onyekachi, Osinachi, Uzoma
