Holding steady.
Popularity of Hiroko since 1914
Babies named Hiroko per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 38 |
| 1920s | 109 |
| 1930s | 85 |
| 1940s | 20 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 21 |
| 1980s | 50 |
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Hiroko is a Japanese name meaning 'generous child' or 'broad-minded child,' reflecting common elements in traditional Japanese feminine names. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1914, with its peak year in 1919, indicating modest early 20th-century adoption among Japanese-American families. Despite its low rank in recent decades, Hiroko has maintained a stable trajectory, with occasional births each year. The name's usage remained concentrated in Japanese-American communities, with no top states recorded in the data. It is rarely chosen today but retains cultural significance.
Hiroko is a Japanese compound name. The first element, hiro, can mean 'generous,' 'broad,' or 'abundant,' depending on the kanji character chosen by the parents. The second element, ko, means 'child.' It has been a popular element in Japanese female names, especially in the early 20th century. The name has been used in Japan since at least the early 1900s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Hiro, Koko
Sibling names for Hiroko
Names that share Hiroko's style, for a brother or sister.
