How Many People Are Named Kikue?

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

Kikue
Very Rare
Japanese

Kikue means 'beautiful flower' in Japanese, making it a rare gem among names. Only 5 people named Kikue live in the US today, representing just 1 in 65,892,595 Americans. The vast majority of these folks are over 60, giving the name a distinctly older-generation vibe.

~5
Living in US
1 in 65,892,595
Americans
1920
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Beautiful flower
🌐
Origin
Japanese
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 3
Personality Traits
Graceful Refined Gentle
3
Life Path Number

Life-path number 3 symbolizes creativity, self-expression, and joy.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

231,897
Worldwide Bearers
#4,529
Global Rank
🇯🇵 Japan
231,015
🇺🇸 United States
442
🇧🇷 Brazil
385
🇨🇦 Canada
19
🇲🇽 Mexico
11
🇹🇭 Thailand
10
🇨🇱 Chile
2
🇵🇪 Peru
2
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
2
🇻🇪 Venezuela
1

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
5 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 105
0
Would be under 30 (0%)
0
Would be 30–60 (0%)
297
Would be over 60 (100%)

All 297 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: 1920

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
73
Classic Feel
75
Modern Appeal
25
International
100

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

📜 Kikue Through the Generations

Kikue has been a name steeped in tradition since 1920 when it peaked with 25 births. Over the decades, its usage has remained stable, with no significant fluctuations. Today, only 5 individuals carry this name, all of whom are over 60 years old, indicating a strong generational skew towards the elderly. This classic name, though very rare in the United States, finds its most common usage in Japan, where it's part of a rich tapestry of cultural heritage.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Hawaii 236
California 11

✨ Similar Names to Kikue

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Kikue's Japanese roots

📄 About the Name Kikue

How Many People Have the Name Kikue?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 5 people in the United States currently share the name Kikue. That works out to roughly 1 in every 65,892,595 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Kikue a Common or Rare Name?

Kikue 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 Kikue Mean?

Kikue means "beautiful flower" and comes from Japanese origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Kikue Most Popular?

The name Kikue reached peak popularity in 1920, with 25 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 Kikue?

Approximately 5 people named Kikue live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 297. That works out to roughly 1 in 65,892,595 Americans.

Is Kikue a rare name?

Kikue is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 65,892,595 Americans has this name.

What does the name Kikue mean?

Kikue means "beautiful flower" and comes from Japanese origins.

Is Kikue more male or female?

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

When was Kikue most popular?

Kikue peaked in 1920 with 25 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 US5
All-Time Births297
1 in X1 in 65,892,595
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age105
Peak Year1920
World Rank#4,529
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.