Champion
How to say it: CHAM-pee-un · /ˈtʃæmpiən/
From English word meaning 'victor, winner'; - bold virtue-style name used as given name.
Champion was the 2,977th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 29 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up about 17% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #4,149 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #2,977 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 29 |
| Share of births | 1 in 114,322 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | +17% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #4,149 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Champion is climbing: the 2020s are already its best decade.
What goes with it
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Champion is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French.
Famous people named Champion
- Champion Allison (born 1998)American sprinter
From Wikidata and Wikipedia
Good to know
- Champion is a major American sportswear and athletic apparel brand founded 1919.
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