Holding steady.
Popularity of Yoneko since 1914
Babies named Yoneko per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 68 |
| 1920s | 124 |
| 1930s | 10 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Yoneko is a name that carries the cultural weight of Japan's agricultural heritage. First recorded in the United States in 1914, it saw its highest usage in the 1920s, peaking in 1923 (its peak year). Despite its lack of a current rank, the name has remained in consistent but minimal use, a testament to its enduring if niche appeal. The trajectory of Yoneko has been stable, meaning its popularity has neither risen nor fallen dramatically since the mid-20th century. As a name composed purely from Japanese elements, it is deeply rooted in the language and traditions of Japan, offering a direct connection to the concept of rice as a life-giving staple.
Yoneko is a Japanese feminine name composed of the elements yone (米), meaning 'rice,' and ko (子), meaning 'child.' Rice has central cultural and symbolic importance in Japan as a staple food and a symbol of prosperity and fertility. The name was moderately used in the early 20th century, particularly in the 1920s, but has since become rare in Japan and among Japanese communities abroad.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Yone, Neko, Yon-chan
Sibling names for Yoneko
Names that share Yoneko's style, for a brother or sister.
