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Chicago
UnisexMeaning of Chicago: Native American: 'place of the wild onion'
Chicago is a unisex name most strongly associated with Native American naming. It has 7 letters and 3 syllables, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice — 4274th most popular name in the United States in 2025.
US rank 2025
#4274
23 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
—
Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted
US babies since 1880
175
First recorded 1995 · peak 2024
Trend
rising
Style: rare
Popularity over time
Gender split
69% boys · 31% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
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