Holding steady.
Popularity of Noriko since 1923
Babies named Noriko per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 11 |
| 1930s | 0 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 52 |
| 1980s | 60 |
| 1990s | 19 |
| 2000s | 6 |
| 2010s | 12 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Noriko is a Japanese feminine name combining a first element with the common suffix 'ko,' meaning 'child.' The name first recorded usage shows it was in use as early as 1923, attesting to its longstanding presence in Japan. The peak of American usage occurred around 1984, though the name has never cracked the U.S. top 1,000, remaining a rare but culturally specific choice. Its trajectory has been stable in recent years, indicating steady but infrequent use. The name is strongly associated with Japanese heritage and carries a traditional feel, often chosen by families wanting to honor Japanese ancestry.
Noriko is a Japanese female given name formed from two elements. The second element 'ko' (子) means 'child', a common suffix in traditional Japanese names. The first element 'nori' can be written with various kanji characters, such as 紀 (chronicle, record), 法 (law, rule), 典 (ceremony, rule), or 則 (rule, law), among others. The name has been in use since the early 20th century and saw a peak in popularity in the 1980s in Japan.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Nori, Noriko-chan, Non-chan
Variants: Noriko, Noriko (のりこ)
Sibling names for Noriko
Names that share Noriko's style, for a brother or sister.
