Holding steady.
Popularity of Kyoko since 1940
Babies named Kyoko per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 6 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 11 |
| 1970s | 41 |
| 1980s | 51 |
| 1990s | 37 |
| 2000s | 37 |
| 2010s | 33 |
| 2020s | 18 |
Meaning & origin
Kyoko is a classic Japanese feminine name that has seen steady but low usage in the United States. The name first appeared in US records in 1940, and its peak year of popularity was 2001, though it has never entered the top 1000. Its trajectory has remained stable, indicating consistent niche appeal rather than trending popularity. The name is most common in Japanese-American communities and has been carried by a few notable figures in film and literature.
Kyoko is a traditional Japanese feminine name formed with the common suffix 'ko' (child) combined with a first element that can be 'kyō' (mirror) or 'kyō' (respectful). The name has been used in Japan for centuries, with the 'ko' ending particularly popular for girls from the Meiji period through the late 20th century. It became known internationally through figures such as actress Kyoko Kagawa and the character in the film 'Lost in Translation'.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kyoko-chan, Kyo-chan
Variants: Kyōko
Sibling names for Kyoko
Names that share Kyoko's style, for a brother or sister.
