How Many People Are Named Kikuko?

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

Kikuko
Very Rare
Japanese

Kikuko means 'child of light' in Japanese, making it both rare and meaningful. Only 1 person out of 260,803,591 Americans is named Kikuko, highlighting its extreme rarity. The majority of people named Kikuko are over 60, reflecting its older-generation skew.

~1
Living in US
1 in 260,803,591
Americans
1931
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Child of light
🌐
Origin
Japanese
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 6
Personality Traits
Gentle Radiant Serene
6
Life Path Number

Life-path number 6 represents harmony, responsibility, and nurturing.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

127,012
Worldwide Bearers
#8,190
Global Rank
🇯🇵 Japan
126,483
🇺🇸 United States
324
🇧🇷 Brazil
161
🇨🇦 Canada
6
🇸🇪 Sweden
5
🇬🇧 England
5
🇹🇭 Thailand
4
🇨🇩 DR Congo
4
🇲🇽 Mexico
3
🇫🇷 France
3

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
1 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 103
0
Would be under 30 (0%)
0
Would be 30–60 (0%)
26
Would be over 60 (100%)

All 26 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: 1931

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
30
Classic Feel
64
Modern Appeal
36
International
99

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

📜 Kikuko Through the Generations

Kikuko has been a very rare name in the United States, with only 26 recorded births throughout history, peaking in 1931 with 6 births. Today, there's just one person bearing this name, indicating a stable but extremely low frequency. With an average age of 103, Kikuko is predominantly found among the elderly, suggesting it was more popular in earlier decades when today's oldest generation were born.

✨ Similar Names to Kikuko

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Kikuko's Japanese roots

📄 About the Name Kikuko

How Many People Have the Name Kikuko?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1 people in the United States currently share the name Kikuko. That works out to roughly 1 in every 260,803,591 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Kikuko a Common or Rare Name?

Kikuko 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 Kikuko Mean?

Kikuko means "child of light" and comes from Japanese origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 6.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Kikuko Most Popular?

The name Kikuko reached peak popularity in 1931, with 6 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 Kikuko?

Approximately 1 people named Kikuko live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 26. That works out to roughly 1 in 260,803,591 Americans.

Is Kikuko a rare name?

Kikuko is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 260,803,591 Americans has this name.

What does the name Kikuko mean?

Kikuko means "child of light" and comes from Japanese origins.

Is Kikuko more male or female?

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

When was Kikuko most popular?

Kikuko peaked in 1931 with 6 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 US1
All-Time Births26
1 in X1 in 260,803,591
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age103
Peak Year1931
World Rank#8,190
Male %0%
Female %100%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.