Kobimtochukwu
A Nigerian name referring to God's mercy that is greater than wealth.
Name Census estimates that about 14 living Americans carry the first name Kobimtochukwu. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Kobimtochukwu today is around 10 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kobimtochukwu births was 2016 (8 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kobimtochukwu. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Kobimtochukwu with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Kobimtochukwu. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
14
~ 1 in 24,482,453 Americans
Peak year
2016
8 babies that year
Average age
10
years old
2017 SSA rank
#11,554
Tracked since 2016
Popularity
Kobimtochukwu: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Kobimtochukwu by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Kobimtochukwu during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 14 | 0 | 14 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Kobimtochukwu
The name Kobimtochukwu has its origins in the Igbo language, which is spoken primarily in southeastern Nigeria. The name is a combination of several Igbo words, each contributing to its overall meaning and significance.
The first part of the name, "Kobi," is derived from the Igbo word "nkọbi," which means "blessing" or "favor." This suggests that the name carries a connotation of being blessed or favored. The middle part, "mto," comes from the Igbo word "ọmtọ," meaning "child" or "offspring." The final part, "chukwu," is derived from the Igbo word "Chukwu," which refers to the supreme deity or God in the traditional Igbo belief system.
Kobimtochukwu is a relatively modern name, and its usage can be traced back to the 20th century. It is believed to have gained popularity among the Igbo people as a way to express their cultural and religious beliefs through naming conventions.
While there are no known historical references to the name Kobimtochukwu in ancient texts or religious scriptures, it is essential to note that the practice of giving meaningful names to children has been a long-standing tradition in many cultures, including the Igbo.
Some notable individuals who have borne the name Kobimtochukwu throughout history include:
1. Kobimtochukwu Okechukwu (born 1982), a Nigerian footballer who played as a midfielder for various clubs in Nigeria and South Africa.
2. Kobimtochukwu Nwankwo (born 1987), a Nigerian writer and poet known for her works exploring themes of identity, culture, and feminism.
3. Kobimtochukwu Ejiofor (born 1979), a Nigerian businessman and entrepreneur who co-founded one of the country's leading technology companies.
4. Kobimtochukwu Okafor (born 1991), a Nigerian-American basketball player who played for several teams in the NBA and overseas.
5. Kobimtochukwu Ibe (born 1985), a Nigerian-born British actor known for his roles in various television shows and films.
While these individuals may have achieved varying levels of fame and recognition, their names serve as a testament to the cultural significance and rich heritage behind the name Kobimtochukwu.
People
Kobimtochukwu + last name combinations
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Related
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FAQ
Kobimtochukwu: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kobimtochukwu?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 14 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kobimtochukwu going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 24,482,453 US residents.
Is Kobimtochukwu a common name?
We classify Kobimtochukwu as "Very Rare". It ranks above 34% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 14 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Kobimtochukwu most popular?
The single biggest year for Kobimtochukwu was 2016, when 8 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kobimtochukwu is about 10 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Kobimtochukwu in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Kobimtochukwu a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Kobimtochukwu in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Kobimtochukwu still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Kobimtochukwu in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Kobimtochukwu can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are called Kobimtochukwu?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.