Declining since 1998.
Popularity of Midori since 1915
Babies named Midori per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1988, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Midori's real moment was 1923.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 40 |
| 1920s | 168 |
| 1930s | 50 |
| 1940s | 10 |
| 1950s | 16 |
| 1960s | 43 |
| 1970s | 59 |
| 1980s | 98 |
| 1990s | 255 |
| 2000s | 255 |
| 2010s | 164 |
| 2020s | 66 |
Meaning & origin
Midori is a Japanese nature name meaning 'green,' first recorded in U.S. Social Security data in 1915. While it never entered the top 1000 nationally, its peak year of usage was 1923, when it saw the highest number of births. Since 1998, its frequency has been falling, and in 2025 no births were recorded, resulting in no rank and a 1-in-N figure of null. The name remains rare in the United States, with no top states showing significant use. Midori's simplicity and direct link to the natural world make it a distinctive choice, though it has never achieved widespread popularity outside of Japanese communities.
Midori is a Japanese name derived directly from the word 緑 (midori), meaning 'green'. It has been used as a given name in Japan since at least the early 20th century. The name evokes nature and the color of lush vegetation, and it is often chosen for its fresh, peaceful connotations.
Sibling names for Midori
Names that share Midori's style, for a brother or sister.
