Chisom is a distinctive choice, ranked #2772 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Chisom in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#2772
About the Name Chisom
Chisom has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 926 places in five years. It was most popular in 2016 at #1834 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1999.
Chisom is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Chisom
Unlikely. With around 9 UK babies named Chisom per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Chisom in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Chisom has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 926 places in the last five years. Its peak was #1834 in 2016. Choosing it now means he is likely to be among the last of his generation with this name.
Chisom is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.
Notable people named Chisom include: Chisom Leonard Johnson — Chisom Leonard Johnson is a Dutch football who plays for Rimal Al-Sahra as a forward.; Chisom Orji — Chisom Martins Orji is a Nigerian international footballer who currently plays as a forward.; Chisom Chikatara — Chisom Elvis Chikatara is a Nigerian professional footballer who plays as a forward..
Chisom does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice — your child is unlikely to encounter American Chisoms in the wild.
9
UK babies named Chisom (2024)
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Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
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In a school of 600
↓ 926 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Chisom
Likely around 1 other Chisom in the class
UK Popularity (1999–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
No US data available for this name
✨ Similar names to Chisom
Names with a similar style — each with their own classroom story
Chisom Elvis Chikatara is a Nigerian professional footballer who plays as a forward. He is known for his speed on the ball, dribbles and goal scoring abilities.