How Many People Are Named Ryoko?

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

Ryoko
Very Rare
Japanese

Ryoko, a very rare female name, only 20 people in the US today share it, making up just 1 in 16,855,999 Americans. With most under 30, it's a genuinely modern name.

~20
Living in US
1 in 16,855,999
Americans
1981
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Japanese, meaning 'ryoku' (power) and 'ko' (child)
🌐
Origin
Japanese
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 3
Personality Traits
Determined Energetic Confident
3
Life Path Number

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

🌍 Worldwide Usage

421,602
Worldwide Bearers
#2,425
Global Rank
🇯🇵 Japan
420,159
🇺🇸 United States
853
🇹🇭 Thailand
137
🇧🇷 Brazil
134
🇬🇧 England
40
🇩🇪 Germany
38
🇨🇦 Canada
36
🇦🇺 Australia
27
🇲🇾 Malaysia
23
🇳🇿 New Zealand
17

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
20 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 31
10
Would be under 30 (50%)
10
Would be 30–60 (50%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 20 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: 1981

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
25
Classic Feel
31
Modern Appeal
89
International
100

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

📜 Ryoko Through the Generations

Ryoko peaked in popularity in 1981 with five births, but its overall usage remains very low, totaling just 20 births throughout U.S. history. Today, there are 20 people named Ryoko living in the United States, with an average age of 31. The age distribution shows a significant skew towards younger individuals, with ten under 30 and ten between 30 and 60, indicating that Ryoko is a name embraced by newer generations.

✨ Similar Names to Ryoko

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Ryoko's Japanese roots

📄 About the Name Ryoko

How Many People Have the Name Ryoko?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 20 people in the United States currently share the name Ryoko. That works out to roughly 1 in every 16,855,999 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Ryoko a Common or Rare Name?

Ryoko 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 Ryoko Mean?

Ryoko means "Japanese, meaning 'ryoku' (power) and 'ko' (child)" and comes from Japanese origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Ryoko Most Popular?

The name Ryoko reached peak popularity in 1981, with 5 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 Ryoko?

Approximately 20 people named Ryoko live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 20. That works out to roughly 1 in 16,855,999 Americans.

Is Ryoko a rare name?

Ryoko is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 16,855,999 Americans has this name.

What does the name Ryoko mean?

Ryoko means "Japanese, meaning 'ryoku' (power) and 'ko' (child)" and comes from Japanese origins.

Is Ryoko more male or female?

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

When was Ryoko most popular?

Ryoko peaked in 1981 with 5 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 US20
All-Time Births20
1 in X1 in 16,855,999
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age31
Peak Year1981
World Rank#2,425
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.