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By Pamela Redmond · Jul 2026

Chicago

OriginAmerican place name, Algonquin
Meaning"wild garlic"
GenderBoy
Also a girl's nameShow me Chicago as a girl's name
NB Rank#2762

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About Chicago

The name Chicago peaked for boys at #5999 in 1995. Chicago is occasionally used for girls in 2025.

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