Chicago
Gender: Unisex
Meaning: God and spirit — sacred soul with divine connection
Origin: Igbo
Popularity: Ranked #8471 in 2025 with 12 babies born.
History: Chicago is a name with Igbo roots, related to the element 'chi' meaning god, spirit.
Name length: 7 letters
How common is Chicago? About 1 in 144,717 babies born in 2025 were named Chicago, or roughly 0.1 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Chicago
What does the name Chicago mean?
Chicago means “God and spirit — sacred soul with divine connection” from Igbo roots.
What is the origin of the name Chicago?
Chicago has Igbo origin. The traditional meaning is “God and spirit — sacred soul with divine connection”.
How popular is Chicago?
Chicago ranked #8362 in 2025 — given to 12 babies that year.
When was Chicago most popular?
Chicago peaked in 2023 with 14 babies registered that year.
Is Chicago a boy or girl name?
Chicago is used for both boys and girls. In the records, about 69% of Chicagos are boys and 31% are girls.
Is the name Chicago rising or falling in popularity?
Chicago has risen 78 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #8440 in 2020 to #8362 in 2025.
How long has Chicago been recorded?
Chicago appears in birth records across 14 years — from 1995 through 2025.