Holding steady, #5,238 for girls today.
Popularity of Yumiko since 1969
Babies named Yumiko per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 9 |
| 1970s | 59 |
| 1980s | 21 |
| 1990s | 44 |
| 2000s | 54 |
| 2010s | 51 |
| 2020s | 52 |
Meaning & origin
Yumiko is a Japanese feminine name composed of elements meaning 'bow' or 'beauty' and 'child.' It first appeared on the U.S. Social Security records in 1969, reflecting modest interest amid broader awareness of Japanese culture. In 2025, the name ranked 5,238, with an occurrence rate of about 1 in 66,969 girls, and it reached its peak recorded popularity that same year. The name has shown a stable trajectory and is primarily seen in California among top states. Yumiko remains a distinctive choice that balances traditional Japanese naming conventions with cross-cultural appeal.
Yumiko is a Japanese feminine name. It is typically composed of two elements: 'yumi' (弓), meaning 'bow' (as in archery) or sometimes 'yumi' (由美) meaning 'reason, cause, beauty,' and 'ko' (子), meaning 'child.' The name thus carries meanings like 'arrow child' or 'beautiful child,' depending on the kanji characters chosen. 'Ko' is a common suffix in traditional Japanese girls' names, though its use has declined in modern decades.
Where Yumiko is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Yumi, Miko, Yumiko-chan
Sibling names for Yumiko
Names that share Yumiko's style, for a brother or sister.
