UK name, mostly boys
Chigozirim
An Igbo name meaning "God's grace followed me".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Also recorded as a girls' name in the UK, with 6 girls.
Chigozirim is mostly registered for boys in the UK records. People looking for Chigozirim popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #2263, with 10 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2024, with 10 births.
This profile covers 17 England and Wales registrations across 3 recorded years from 2014 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
Chigozirim is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 17 living people in the UK are called Chigozirim. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Chigozirim ranked #2263 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 10 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2024, when 10 boys were registered as Chigozirim.
- • Chigozirim is also recorded for girls, but the boys side is the larger UK variant in these records.
- • About 17 living people in the UK are estimated to have Chigozirim as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
- • Across the England and Wales records shown here, 73.9% of Chigozirim registrations are for boys.
Latest rank (E&W)
#2263
2024
Births in 2024
10
Latest year
Peak year
2024
10 births
Estimated living
17
2026
Gender
Boy and girl registrations for Chigozirim
In England and Wales birth records, Chigozirim has been registered for both boys and girls. Across the years shown here, 73.9% of registrations are for boys and 26.1% are for girls.
These figures use the sex categories in the published baby-name files. They are useful for spotting how the name is used at registration, but they are not a live measure of gender identity or everyone living with the name today.
Chigozirim registered for boys
- Ranked #2,263 in 2024
- 10 boys registered in 2024
- Peak: 2024 (10 births)
Chigozirim registered for girls
- Ranked #5,581 in 2021
- 3 girls registered in 2021
- Peak: 2019 (3 births)
Meaning
What does Chigozirim mean?
The given name Chigozirim originates from the Igbo language, spoken predominantly in southeastern Nigeria. It is a compound name derived from the Igbo words "Chi" meaning "God" or "spiritual force," and "gozirim" meaning "has protected" or "has saved." The name can be interpreted as "God has protected" or "God has saved."
In Igbo culture, names often carry deep meanings and significance, reflecting the values, beliefs, and aspirations of the community. Chigozirim is a name that expresses gratitude to God or the divine for protection and deliverance, which aligns with the spiritual and religious nature of the Igbo people.
The earliest recorded examples of the name Chigozirim can be traced back to the late 19th and early 20th centuries, when Christian missionaries introduced written records and the practice of giving children Christian-inspired names. However, the concept of naming children with names that express gratitude or invoke divine protection has been a long-standing tradition in Igbo culture.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Chigozirim. One such person was Chigozirim Onyedikachi Ekwenugo (1920-1995), a renowned Igbo writer and educator who authored several books and played a significant role in promoting Igbo literature and culture.
Another notable figure was Chigozirim Okpala (1938-2002), a Nigerian politician and lawyer who served as a member of the House of Representatives and was a prominent advocate for human rights and good governance.
In the realm of sports, Chigozirim Chukwuma Ndudim (born 1982) is a Nigerian former professional basketball player who played in the NBA and various leagues around the world.
Chigozirim Nwachukwu (born 1987) is a Nigerian-American medical doctor and entrepreneur who founded a healthcare technology company aimed at improving access to healthcare in underserved communities.
Lastly, Chigozirim Eze (born 1995) is a Nigerian-American fashion designer and creative director whose work has been featured in various fashion publications and events.
These individuals, among others, have carried the name Chigozirim with pride and contributed to their respective fields, further enriching the cultural significance and legacy of this meaningful Igbo name.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Chigozirim over time
The chart below compares boys and girls registered as Chigozirim in England and Wales, from 2014 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Chigozirim, the clearest high point is 2024. The latest England and Wales figure is 10 births in 2024, compared with 10 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Chigozirim by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Chigozirim was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #3526 | 13 | 2 |
| 2010s | #3895 | 4 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Chigozirim
- Charlie 104,761
- Callum 65,796
- Connor 53,072
- Cameron 40,394
- Charles 33,091
- Christopher 26,849
- Caleb 15,553
- Corey 12,622
- Carter 11,505
- Cody 11,075
- Conor 10,298
- Christian 9,695
FAQ
Chigozirim: questions and answers
How popular is the name Chigozirim in the UK right now?
In 2024, Chigozirim was ranked #2263 for boys in England and Wales, with 10 births registered.
When was Chigozirim most popular?
The peak year on record was 2024, with 10 babies registered as Chigozirim in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Chigozirim?
An Igbo name meaning "God's grace followed me".
How many people are called Chigozirim in the UK?
A total of 17 babies have been registered as Chigozirim across the 3 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.