Holding steady.
Popularity of Mitsuko since 1911
Babies named Mitsuko per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 183 |
| 1920s | 300 |
| 1930s | 72 |
| 1940s | 5 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Mitsuko is a Japanese feminine name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1911, reflecting early 20th-century immigration patterns. Its peak year was 1919, a time when Japanese naming conventions using the suffix -ko were especially common. The name's trajectory has been stable since that era, with no recent resurgence in popularity. Though not among the top-ranked names in any decade, Mitsuko carries cultural specificity and a clear etymology from elements meaning 'light' and 'child'.
Mitsuko is a traditional Japanese feminine name composed of elements 光 (mitsu, meaning 'light') and 子 (ko, meaning 'child'). The -ko suffix was historically common in girls' names, particularly during the early 20th century. The name saw its peak usage in Japan around 1919, reflecting a broader trend of compound names using auspicious kanji characters.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Mitsu, Mitch, Mimi
Sibling names for Mitsuko
Names that share Mitsuko's style, for a brother or sister.
