How Many People Are Named Etsuko?

Complete statistics for the name Etsuko: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Etsuko
Very Rare
Japanese

Etsuko means 'child of virtue' in Japanese, making it a rare gem among names. Only 3 people named Etsuko live in the US today, representing just 1 in 97,216,944 Americans. The vast majority of these folks are over 60, reflecting its peak popularity way back in 1925.

~3
Living in US
1 in 97,216,944
Americans
1925
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Child of virtue
🌐
Origin
Japanese
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 1
Personality Traits
Refined Gentle Wise
1
Life Path Number

Traditionally, life-path number 1 represents leadership and independence.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

396,282
Worldwide Bearers
#2,611
Global Rank
🇯🇵 Japan
394,103
🇺🇸 United States
1,330
🇧🇷 Brazil
398
🇨🇦 Canada
76
🇹🇭 Thailand
72
🇮🇩 Indonesia
57
🇳🇱 Netherlands
33
🇩🇪 Germany
30
🇬🇧 England
23
🇫🇷 France
23

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
3 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 100
0
Would be under 30 (0%)
0
Would be 30–60 (0%)
69
Would be over 60 (100%)

All 69 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1925

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
49
Classic Feel
69
Modern Appeal
31
International
100

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Etsuko Through the Generations

Etsuko, a name steeped in Japanese heritage, has seen a stable presence through the decades. With only 12 births in its peak year of 1925, it's clear that Etsuko has always been a niche choice. Today, the name's bearers are predominantly over 60, indicating a strong generational skew towards older individuals. This unique distribution paints a picture of a name cherished by a select few across generations.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Hawaii 18
California 16

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Etsuko's Japanese roots

📄 About the Name Etsuko

How Many People Have the Name Etsuko?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 3 people in the United States currently share the name Etsuko. That works out to roughly 1 in every 97,216,944 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Etsuko a Common or Rare Name?

Etsuko is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Etsuko Mean?

Etsuko means "child of virtue" and comes from Japanese origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Etsuko in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Etsuko Most Popular?

The name Etsuko reached peak popularity in 1925, with 12 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Etsuko?

Approximately 3 people named Etsuko live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 69. That works out to roughly 1 in 97,216,944 Americans.

Is Etsuko a rare name?

Etsuko is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 97,216,944 Americans has this name.

What does the name Etsuko mean?

Etsuko means "child of virtue" and comes from Japanese origins.

Is Etsuko more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Etsuko are male and 100% are female.

When was Etsuko most popular?

Etsuko peaked in 1925 with 12 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US3
All-Time Births69
1 in X1 in 97,216,944
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age100
Peak Year1925
World Rank#2,611
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.