Chisom Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Nigerian
Gender Distribution:
29% Masculine / 71% Feminine
Meaning:
Chisom means 'God is with me' or 'God is on my side'.
Meaning of the Name Chisom
Chisom is a name of Nigerian origin and is commonly used by the Igbo ethnic group. It is a unisex name and means 'God is with me' or 'God is on my side'. Chisom is derived from the Igbo words 'Chi' meaning 'God' and 'som' meaning 'is with me'. The name conveys a sense of divine protection and guidance.
Popularity of the Name Chisom
The popularity for the name Chisom peaked in popularity in the year 2015 with 30 births, which ranked number 8,169 out of 30,647 unique names for that year. Chisom had the most female births in 2015 with 30, which ranked number 4,581 out of 19,116 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 2007 with 14, which ranked number 5,900 out of 14,393 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Chisom has declined sharply over the last ten years from 29 births to 15 births, a decline of -48.28%. Among males, Chisom has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 7 births to 0 births, a decline of -100.00%. Among females, Chisom has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 22 births to 15 births, a decline of -31.82%.
Nationwide Popularity of Chisom
- 20 Year Trend of Chisom: -28.57%
- 10 Year Trend of Chisom: -48.28%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Chisom: -100.00%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Chisom: -31.82%
Popularity of Chisom by State
Among females, Chisom was most popular in Southwestern states with 5 births in the region. It was most commonly used in TX, with 5 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Chisom. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TX | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 3305 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Chisom
- Total Births of Chisom: 14 (-6.38%) 0
- Female Births of Chisom: 14 (-3.76%)
Given the downward trend of Chisom over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -6.38% decrease in total births, for a total of 14 births in 2024. For Females, births for Chisom have been decreasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 14 female births in 2024, a decrease of -3.76%.