How Many People Are Named Makiko?

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

Makiko
Very Rare
Japanese

Makiko means 'beautiful child' in Japanese, making it a rare gem among names. Only 17 people named Makiko live in the US today, representing just 1 in 19,200,447 Americans. The name peaked in popularity in 1978 with 8 births.

~17
Living in US
1 in 19,200,447
Americans
1978
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Beautiful child
🌐
Origin
Japanese
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 6
Personality Traits
Graceful Gentle Thoughtful
6
Life Path Number

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

🌍 Worldwide Usage

77,770
Worldwide Bearers
#12,674
Global Rank
🇯🇵 Japan
75,924
🇺🇸 United States
991
🇧🇷 Brazil
138
🇹🇭 Thailand
131
🇨🇦 Canada
73
🇩🇪 Germany
72
🇳🇱 Netherlands
52
🇬🇧 England
40
🇫🇷 France
35
🇨🇩 DR Congo
34

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
17 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 62
0
Would be under 30 (0%)
18
Would be 30–60 (78%)
5
Would be over 60 (22%)

All 23 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: 1978

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
28
Classic Feel
33
Modern Appeal
67
International
99

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

📜 Makiko Through the Generations

Makiko has seen a steady presence in the United States since its peak in 1978, when 8 babies were given this name. Today, there are only 17 people named Makiko living in the country, reflecting a very rare status. The average age of those named Makiko is 62, indicating that most individuals bearing this name were born during the late 1950s and early 1960s, a period when the name was gaining traction but hadn't yet reached widespread popularity.

✨ Similar Names to Makiko

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Makiko's Japanese roots

📄 About the Name Makiko

How Many People Have the Name Makiko?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 17 people in the United States currently share the name Makiko. That works out to roughly 1 in every 19,200,447 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Makiko a Common or Rare Name?

Makiko 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 Makiko Mean?

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

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Makiko Most Popular?

The name Makiko reached peak popularity in 1978, with 8 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 Makiko?

Approximately 17 people named Makiko live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 23. That works out to roughly 1 in 19,200,447 Americans.

Is Makiko a rare name?

Makiko is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 19,200,447 Americans has this name.

What does the name Makiko mean?

Makiko means "beautiful child" and comes from Japanese origins.

Is Makiko more male or female?

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

When was Makiko most popular?

Makiko peaked in 1978 with 8 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 US17
All-Time Births23
1 in X1 in 19,200,447
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age62
Peak Year1978
World Rank#12,674
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.