Champion
Meaningchampion · English
- US rank
- #3,757
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #2,042 in 2019
29 babies were named Champion in the US in 2025. It has dropped 1,618 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1914–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Champion you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 58,824 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Champion, 29 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Champion would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryChampion first shows up in US birth records in 1914, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 111 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2019, when it reached #2,042.
- Then vs nowChampion is 4.7× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 277,778 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 58,824.
- TrendChampion has slipped 1,618 places over the last five years and now sits at #3,757. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningIn English, Champion means “champion”.
About the name Champion
Champion is a boy name of English origin meaning “champion”. It has 8 letters and 2 syllables, starting with C and ending in “-ion”. US birth records list Champion for boys from 1914 to 2025, in 30 of those 112 years. Its best year was 2019, when it ranked #2,042 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #3,757, with 29 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 3.2 | 310,881 boys |
| 1970s | 0.3 | 3,448,276 boys |
| 1990s | 0.5 | 1,923,077 boys |
| 2000s | 4.0 | 246,914 boys |
| 2010s | 17 | 58,754 boys |
| 2020s | 31 | 32,626 boys |
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Champion
What does the name Champion mean?
Champion means “champion” in English.
What is the origin of the name Champion?
Champion has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Champion a boy or girl name?
Champion is a boy name.
How popular is the name Champion?
Champion ranked #3,757 for US boys in 2025, given to 29 babies. Its best year was 2019 (#2,042).