How Many People Are Named Koko?

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

Koko
Very Rare
Japanese

Koko means 'little monkey' in Japanese, making it a playful choice. Only 86 people named Koko live in the US today, which is just 1 in 3,824,767 Americans. It's a rising name, peaking in 2020 with 11 births.

~543
Living in US
1 in 610,404
Americans
2020
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Little monkey
🌐
Origin
Japanese
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 7
Personality Traits
Playful Energetic Cute
7
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 7 are known for their analytical minds and love of solitude.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

231,088
Worldwide Bearers
#4,540
Global Rank
🇯🇵 Japan
55,820
🇲🇲 Myanmar
45,678
🇪🇬 Egypt
36,740
🇨🇮 Ivory Coast
24,442
🇮🇩 Indonesia
24,191
🇳🇬 Nigeria
5,559
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
5,071
🇨🇩 DR Congo
4,458
🇹🇬 Togo
4,450
🇸🇩 Sudan
3,966

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
86 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 11
82
Would be under 30 (94%)
5
Would be 30–60 (6%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 87 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: 2020

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
53
Classic Feel
6
Modern Appeal
100
International
100

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

📜 Koko Through the Generations

Koko, a name that's seen a surge in popularity, particularly among younger generations, has been on the rise since its peak in 2020. With only 86 individuals bearing this name in the United States, it's considered very rare, especially when compared to other names. The majority of those named Koko are under 30, indicating that it's a genuinely modern name embraced by new parents.

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Koko's Japanese roots

📄 About the Name Koko

How Many People Have the Name Koko?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 543 people in the United States currently share the name Koko. That works out to roughly 1 in every 610,404 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Koko a Common or Rare Name?

Koko 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 Koko Mean?

Koko means "little monkey" and comes from Japanese origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Koko Most Popular?

The name Koko reached peak popularity in 2020, with 11 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

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 Koko?

Approximately 543 people named Koko live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 543. That works out to roughly 1 in 610,404 Americans.

Is Koko a rare name?

Koko is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 610,404 Americans has this name.

What does the name Koko mean?

Koko means "little monkey" and comes from Japanese origins.

Is Koko more male or female?

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

When was Koko most popular?

Koko peaked in 2020 with 11 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

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 US543
All-Time Births543
1 in X1 in 610,404
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age11
Peak Year2020
World Rank#4,540
Male %0%
Female %100%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.