Chenita
girl nameChenita entered the US charts in 1953, peaked at #2811 in 1975, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1953–2025
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rank today
#2811
peak (1975)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1950s | #5106 |
| 1960s | #4469 |
| 1970s | #4296 |
| 1980s | #6715 |
| 1990s | #11509 |
Living bearers
About 400 people named Chenita are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Chenita alive today was born around 1973, making them about 52 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Chenita in 2025?
- Chenita is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Chenita most popular?
- Chenita peaked in 1975, reaching #2811 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Chenita with classmates?
- Chenita will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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