Holding steady.
Popularity of Yukiko since 1913
Babies named Yukiko per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 100 |
| 1920s | 169 |
| 1930s | 43 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 31 |
| 1980s | 60 |
| 1990s | 31 |
| 2000s | 22 |
| 2010s | 22 |
| 2020s | 7 |
Meaning & origin
Yukiko is a traditional Japanese feminine name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1913. It reached its peak popularity in 1924, reflecting an early wave of Japanese names entering American usage. The name has remained stable over time, never falling out of use entirely but never becoming widespread. The digit '1' in the name's structure (with 'ko' meaning child) places it in a long tradition of Japanese names ending in 'ko,' which were especially popular in the early 20th century. While top states are not recorded for this name, it likely saw concentrated use in areas with Japanese American communities. Yukiko's trajectory as 'stable' suggests it maintains a consistent, if small, presence across generations.
Yukiko is a traditional Japanese feminine name formed from 'yuki' (snow, happiness, reason) and 'ko' (child). The name has been in use since at least the early 1900s, with its peak popularity in the 1920s. It remains a classic choice in Japan, though it has become less common in recent decades outside of Japan.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Yuki, Kiko
Sibling names for Yukiko
Names that share Yukiko's style, for a brother or sister.
