An uncommon African pick — distinctive and rare.
Chinwe is a girl's baby name of Igbo origin from Nigeria, meaning 'God owns' or 'owned by God' — expressing gratitude and the idea that a child is a divine gift. It is a deeply meaningful name in Igbo culture, where names frequently encode prayers and spiritual declarations.
Chinwe has 24+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1975.
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 8 | ▼ |
| 2000s | 15 | ▼ |
| 1990s | 56 | ▲ |
| 1980s | 50 | ▲ |
| 1970s | 19 | — |
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 8 | #12238 |
| 2005 | 5 | #17034 |
| 2004 | 5 | #16651 |
| 2000 | 5 | #15530 |
| 1999 | 10 | #8927 |
| 1998 | 5 | #14615 |
| 1996 | 5 | #13943 |
| 1994 | 6 | #12101 |
| 1993 | 7 | #10830 |
| 1992 | 5 | #13707 |
| 1991 | 8 | #9507 |
| 1990 | 10 | #7999 |
| 1989 | 7 | #9886 |
| 1988 | 5 | #12168 |
| 1987 | 5 | #11638 |
| 1986 | 5 | #11252 |
| 1985 | 6 | #9519 |
| 1984 | 7 | #8330 |
| 1983 | 5 | #10568 |
| 1982 | 5 | #10791 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (1975–2013) · Methodology