How Many People Are Named Mariko?

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

Mariko
Very Rare
Japanese

Mariko means 'child of nobility' in Japanese, making it a rare gem among names. Only 1,185 people named Mariko live in the US today, which means 1 in 278,368 Americans have this name. The peak was in 1984 with 57 births.

~1,185
Living in US
1 in 278,368
Americans
1984
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Child of nobility
🌐
Origin
Japanese
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 4
Personality Traits
Noble Gracious Compassionate
4
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 4 are known for their stability and practicality.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

155,568
Worldwide Bearers
#6,752
Global Rank
🇯🇵 Japan
122,838
🇺🇬 Uganda
23,462
🇺🇸 United States
3,173
🇲🇱 Mali
1,049
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
897
🇧🇷 Brazil
514
🇰🇪 Kenya
481
🇮🇩 Indonesia
401
🇹🇭 Thailand
319
🇨🇮 Ivory Coast
235

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
6 (1%)
♀ Female
1,180 (99%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 42
308
Would be under 30 (23%)
862
Would be 30–60 (66%)
145
Would be over 60 (11%)

All 1,315 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: 1984

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Slowly declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
89
Classic Feel
43
Modern Appeal
67
International
100

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

📜 Mariko Through the Generations

Mariko has seen a steady presence through the decades, with its popularity peaking in 1984 when 57 babies were given this name. Today, there are 1,185 people named Mariko in the United States, with an average age of 42. The age distribution shows a fairly even spread: 23% are under 30, 66% are between 30 and 60, and 11% are over 60. This suggests that while the name is slowly declining in usage, it remains a timeless choice between classic and modern.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 353
New York 40
Washington 37
Hawaii 8

⭐ Famous People Named Mariko

Mariko is a feminine Japanese given name.…

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🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Mariko's Japanese roots

📄 About the Name Mariko

How Many People Have the Name Mariko?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,185 people in the United States currently share the name Mariko. That works out to roughly 1 in every 278,368 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Mariko a Common or Rare Name?

Mariko 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 Mariko Mean?

Mariko means "child of nobility" and comes from Japanese origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 4.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Mariko in SSA data, approximately 1% are male and 99% are female.

When Was Mariko Most Popular?

The name Mariko reached peak popularity in 1984, with 57 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.

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 Mariko?

Approximately 1,185 people named Mariko live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,315. That works out to roughly 1 in 278,368 Americans.

Is Mariko a rare name?

Mariko is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 278,368 Americans has this name.

What does the name Mariko mean?

Mariko means "child of nobility" and comes from Japanese origins.

Is Mariko more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 1% of people named Mariko are male and 99% are female.

When was Mariko most popular?

Mariko peaked in 1984 with 57 births that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.

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 US1,185
All-Time Births1,315
1 in X1 in 278,368
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age42
Peak Year1984
World Rank#6,752
Male %1%
Female %99%

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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.