Kamsiyochukwu
A Nigerian name meaning "God watches over my life and family".
Name Census estimates that about 306 living Americans carry the first name Kamsiyochukwu. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 59.4% of registrations being male. The average person named Kamsiyochukwu today is around 9 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kamsiyochukwu births was 2016 (38 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kamsiyochukwu. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Kamsiyochukwu with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
306
~ 1 in 1,120,112 Americans
Peak year
2016
38 babies that year
Average age
9
years old
2024 SSA rank
#7,020
Tracked since 2004
Gender
Gender distribution for Kamsiyochukwu
Kamsiyochukwu is one of the more evenly split names in the SSA data. Of the 308 total registrations, 183 (59.4%) were male and 125 (40.6%) were female.
Kamsiyochukwu as a male name
- Ranked #7,020 in 2024
- 12 male births in 2024
- Peak: 2016 (21 births)
Kamsiyochukwu as a female name
- Ranked #9,200 in 2024
- 11 female births in 2024
- Peak: 2016 (17 births)
Popularity
Kamsiyochukwu: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Kamsiyochukwu from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 211 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Kamsiyochukwu remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Kamsiyochukwu by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Kamsiyochukwu during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Kamsiyochukwus live
Origin
Meaning and history of Kamsiyochukwu
Kamsiyochukwu is a given name of Igbo origin from the southeastern region of Nigeria. It is a combination of two words: "Kamsi" meaning "let me not suffer" and "Ychukwu" meaning "God" or "the Supreme Being". The name can be interpreted as a plea to God for protection from suffering or hardship.
The Igbo people have a rich cultural heritage dating back centuries, and their naming traditions often reflect their belief systems and values. Kamsiyochukwu is a prime example of this, as it invokes the divine power for guidance and safekeeping.
Historically, the name Kamsiyochukwu has been documented in various Igbo communities and settlements across the region. It is believed to have been in use for several generations, although the exact origins and earliest recorded instances are difficult to pinpoint due to the oral nature of Igbo traditions.
One of the earliest known individuals to bear the name Kamsiyochukwu was a prominent Igbo trader and merchant who lived in the late 18th century. His trade connections extended across West Africa, and he was renowned for his business acumen and negotiation skills. Unfortunately, his full name and exact dates of birth and death are not widely documented.
Another notable figure was Kamsiyochukwu Okoro, a respected Igbo chief and community leader from the mid-19th century. He played a crucial role in mediating disputes and fostering unity among neighboring villages during a period of great unrest and conflict.
In the early 20th century, Kamsiyochukwu Nwachukwu was a pioneering educator who established one of the first modern schools in his region, dedicated to the education of young Igbo children. His efforts laid the foundation for the advancement of education and literacy in the area.
Kamsiyochukwu Eze was a renowned Igbo artist and sculptor active in the mid-20th century. His intricate woodcarvings and sculptures depicting traditional Igbo culture and mythology gained widespread recognition and can be found in various museums and art galleries around the world.
More recently, Kamsiyochukwu Nwankwo was a celebrated Igbo writer and poet who published several acclaimed works that explored themes of identity, tradition, and the Igbo experience. His literary contributions have been widely studied and analyzed in academic circles.
While these are just a few examples, the name Kamsiyochukwu has been carried by many individuals throughout history, each leaving their mark and contributing to the rich tapestry of Igbo culture and society.
People
Kamsiyochukwu + last name combinations
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FAQ
Kamsiyochukwu: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kamsiyochukwu?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 306 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kamsiyochukwu going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 1,120,112 US residents.
Is Kamsiyochukwu a common name?
We classify Kamsiyochukwu as "Very Rare". It ranks above 79.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 308 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Kamsiyochukwu most popular?
The single biggest year for Kamsiyochukwu was 2016, when 38 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kamsiyochukwu is about 9 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Kamsiyochukwu in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Kamsiyochukwu a male name?
Yes, 59.4% of people registered as Kamsiyochukwu in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Kamsiyochukwu still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Kamsiyochukwu in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Kamsiyochukwu can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How common is the name Kamsiyochukwu?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.