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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Tobechukwu — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Tobechi|Toben
AfricanBoy↑↑ Surging

Tobechukwu

toe-bay-CHOO-koo · 4 syllables

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Boy
#4167
↑↑ Surging
#4167
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 16
Peak rank
#4167 in 2024
5yr change
+278 ranks
Birth frequency
7.2 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
100% boy · 0% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #4167 · Rising since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US boy names
Top 200 boy names
African boy names
Tobechukwu

Popularity score: 16  ·  SSA Rank: #4167

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
84
Higher than 84% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↑↑ Surging
+278 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
55
9 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class

Score Breakdown

Meaning60

Meaningful origin with moderate historical depth.

Trend88

Strong upward momentum in recent years.

Uniqueness55

Moderately common — familiar but not ubiquitous.

Feasibility50

Some practical considerations — review details below.

Name DNA
AfricanIgbo HeritageMeaningfulAspirational4-syllableMasculineCulturalVirtue-bearingWest AfricanRespectability
Character
god's guidancespiritual strengthdivine protectionfaithful heartnoble purpose
STRONG
High confidence

Tobechukwu is an African boy name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #4167 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↑↑ Surging · +278 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#4167 · very rare
Tobechukwu at a Glance
Meaning:From Igbo meaning 'worthy of respect' or 'honor/respect is good,' expressing aspirational virtue and social standing in Igbo culture.
Language root:Igbo · West African
Peak rank:#4167 in 2024
5yr change:+278 ranks
Sex usage:100% boy · 0% girl
Notable bearers
Tobechukwu Okere
Academic · Author
Similar Sound
ChukwuChinuaKwesiAmara◈Kofi◈
Similar Style
OkonkwoAdeyemi◈KwameAyo◈Emeka
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Tobechukwu
Amara◈ZainabKofi◈NiaJamalAisha
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Tobechukwu · Overview
Summary

Tobechukwu is an African boy name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #4167 in the US in 2024.

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Tobechukwu scores 84/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Surging fast
Rank has moved 278 positions in the last year. Exceptional momentum.
Meaningful · Regal character
Tobechukwu carries a warm, serious quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Rising very fast
Tobechukwu is surging. If the trend continues, it may become significantly more common within 2-3 years.
Domain taken
tobechukwu.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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