Holding steady.
Popularity of Yukie since 1913
Babies named Yukie per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 69 |
| 1920s | 149 |
| 1930s | 20 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Yukie is a Japanese name with origins dating back to at least 1913 in the United States, when it first entered Social Security records. Its highest recorded usage was in 1922, when it reached its modest peak. Despite this early appearance, it has never ranked among the top 1,000 names, and its trajectory has remained consistently low and stable over the decades. The name's meaning is unclear because it can be written with various kanji combinations, and no single interpretation has emerged as standard. In Japan, names with the 'yuki' element (snow, happiness, courage) are common, but Yukie itself remains a distinctive choice. It is almost exclusively given to girls. The name has not been associated with any particular U.S. states or regions.
Yukie is a Japanese name with multiple possible derivations. It may combine 'yuki' (snow) with 'e' (blessing, favor), or 'yuki' (happiness) with 'e' (picture). Alternatively, it could be from 'yuki' (courage) and 'e' (branch). The name has been used in Japan since at least the early 20th century, though it remains relatively uncommon internationally.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Yuki, Kie, Yukko
Variants: Yukie, Yukiyo
Sibling names for Yukie
Names that share Yukie's style, for a brother or sister.
