how old is ochocinco

Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson is 48 years old as of January 2026.

Quick age facts

• Chad Ochocinco was born on January 9, 1978, in Miami, Florida.

• He turned 48 on January 9, 2026.

• He is a former NFL wide receiver who played 11 seasons in the league.

Mini timeline

• 1978: Born Chad Javon Johnson (later known as Chad Ochocinco).

• 2008–2012: Publicly and legally went by the name “Chad Ochocinco.”

• 2012 onward: Changed his surname back to Johnson but the Ochocinco nickname stuck in pop culture.

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