Holding steady.
Popularity of Yaeko since 1912
Babies named Yaeko per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 108 |
| 1920s | 253 |
| 1930s | 78 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Yaeko is a Japanese feminine name that first appeared in U.S. Social Security records in 1912. Its peak year of usage was 1922, meaning it saw its greatest popularity nearly a century ago. The name's popularity trajectory has since been stable but at extremely low levels, and it no longer ranks among commonly given names. While top state data is not available for this name, its historical use reflects early 20th century Japanese diaspora naming patterns. Today, Yaeko remains a distinctive choice, largely absent from recent naming trends.
Yaeko is a Japanese feminine given name typically composed of two or three kanji characters. The first element 'Yae' (八重) can mean 'eightfold' or 'layered,' while 'ko' (子) means 'child,' a suffix historically common in Japanese female names. Alternatively, other character combinations such as 夜恵 (night blessing) are possible. The name saw notable use in the early 20th century, particularly during the 1920s, reflecting naming trends of the era.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Yae, Yae-chan
Variants: Yae, Yae-ko
Sibling names for Yaeko
Names that share Yaeko's style, for a brother or sister.
