Holding steady.
Popularity of Chiyo since 1914
Babies named Chiyo per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 54 |
| 1920s | 65 |
| 1930s | 0 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 11 |
| 2010s | 5 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Chiyo is a Japanese name that has seen modest, consistent use in the United States since it first appeared in records in 1914. Its peak year was 1917, but it has never ranked among the top 1000 names, indicating a very low but persistent level of adoption. The name's trajectory is classified as stable, neither rising nor falling significantly in recent decades. While no top states can be identified for Chiyo due to its rarity, its cultural roots are firmly in Japan, where it carries the poetic meaning of 'thousand generations.' The name's initial appearance in U.S. records aligns with early 20th-century immigration patterns, and it continues to be chosen by families seeking a name with Japanese heritage and a gentle, timeless quality.
Chiyo is a Japanese name composed of the characters 千 (chi, 'thousand') and 代 (yo, 'generation'). It is also a place name, notably in Nagoya. The name has been used for centuries in Japan, though its popularity outside Japan remains limited. It entered limited use in the United States in the early 20th century.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Chi-chan
Sibling names for Chiyo
Names that share Chiyo's style, for a brother or sister.
