Chicago Name Popularity and Statistics
Chicago is used for both girls and boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Chicago?
Chicago is spelled C-H-I-C-A-G-O. The name has 7 letters.
Chicago Popularity in 2025
Rank#8,362
Recorded Births12
Rank#7,194
Recorded Births11
- Girls usage rose 81 places to #8,362 and recorded the same number of births compared with 2024.
- Boys usage fell 725 places to #7,194 and recorded 2 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Chicago Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 1995 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 12 | #8,362 |
| 2025 | Boys | 11 | #7,194 |
| 2024 | Girls | 12 | #8,443 |
| 2024 | Boys | 13 | #6,469 |
| 2023 | Girls | 8 | #11,169 |
| 2023 | Boys | 14 | #6,220 |
| 2022 | Girls | 10 | #9,680 |
| 2022 | Boys | 11 | #7,262 |
| 2021 | Girls | 6 | #13,464 |
| 2021 | Boys | 12 | #6,698 |
| 2020 | Boys | 9 | #8,067 |
| 2019 | Boys | 5 | #12,145 |
| 2018 | Girls | 6 | #13,793 |
| 2018 | Boys | 5 | #12,156 |
| 2015 | Boys | 7 | #9,568 |
| 2008 | Boys | 6 | #11,037 |
| 2005 | Boys | 5 | #11,472 |
| 1998 | Boys | 7 | #7,560 |
| 1996 | Boys | 7 | #7,136 |
| 1995 | Boys | 9 | #5,928 |
When Was Chicago Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2023 · Boys
14 recorded births
National rank #6,220
2024 · Boys
13 recorded births
National rank #6,469
2025 · Girls
12 recorded births
National rank #8,362
2024 · Girls
12 recorded births
National rank #8,443