Holding steady.
Popularity of Yoshiko since 1906
Babies named Yoshiko per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 19 |
| 1910s | 344 |
| 1920s | 624 |
| 1930s | 160 |
| 1940s | 27 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 6 |
| 1970s | 49 |
| 1980s | 57 |
| 1990s | 38 |
| 2000s | 7 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Yoshiko is a traditional Japanese feminine name that enjoyed its greatest popularity during the 1920s, reaching its peak rank in 1921. The name combines the element yoshi, meaning 'good' or 'respectful,' with the common suffix ko, meaning 'child.' While its usage has declined significantly since the mid-20th century, the name remains culturally significant in Japan and among Japanese communities worldwide. The trajectory of Yoshiko shows a stable pattern in recent years, indicating that although it is no longer a top choice, it continues to be used by families honoring tradition. No top states in the U.S. are associated with the name, reflecting its relatively rare use in American contexts.
Yoshiko is a Japanese female name typically written with the kanji 良 (yoshi, 'good') and 子 (ko, 'child'), a common suffix for girls' names in Japan. The meaning can vary depending on the kanji chosen; alternative characters such as 美 (bi, 'beauty') or 義 (gi, 'righteousness') may also be used for the first element. The name was most popular in the early 20th century, with its peak in 1921.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Yoshi, Koko, Yocchan
Variants: Yoshiko (different kanji)
Sibling names for Yoshiko
Names that share Yoshiko's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Aiko, Keiko, Michiko, Hanako, Yuriko, Emiko, Tamiko, Akiko, Chiyoko, Haruko, Kazuko, Kiyoko, Miyoko, Shizue, Shizuko, Teruko, Tomiko, Toshiko, Yaeko, Yoko, Yukiko, Chieko, Fumiko, Fusae, Fusako, Hatsue, Hatsuko, Hiroko, Hisako, Kazue, Mitsue, Miyoshi, Sadako, Shigeko, Toyoko, Yasuko, Yoneko, Chiyeko, Chizuko, Fujiko, Hideko, Katsumi, Kimiye, Masae, Matsuko, Misao, Mitsuko, Mitsuye, Natsuko, Nobuko, Sakae, Sueko, Takako, Tsuruko, Tsuyako, Yuko
Brothers: Kazuo, Taro, Kenji, Hiroshi, Yoshio, Shigeo, Toshio, Yukio, Saburo, Sadao, Tadao, Tamotsu, Teruo, Yoshito, Fumio, Hisao, Isami, Masaichi, Masayoshi, Susumu, Tatsuo, Tomio, Tsuneo
