How Many People Are Named Tameko?

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

Tameko
Very Rare
modern American coinage

Tameko is a very rare female name, with only 256 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 1,289,891 Americans. The name peaked in popularity back in 1975 with 30 births, and it's remained stable ever since.

~256
Living in US
1 in 1,289,891
Americans
1975
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of Ayla
🌐
Origin
modern American coinage
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 2
Personality Traits
Determined Resilient
2
Life Path Number

Life-path number 2 symbolizes balance, harmony, and cooperation.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

1,140
Worldwide Bearers
#235,780
Global Rank
🇯🇵 Japan
716
🇺🇸 United States
390
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
13
🇧🇷 Brazil
11
🇨🇲 Cameroon
3
🇧🇸 Bahamas
2
🇬🇾 Guyana
2
🇨🇦 Canada
1
🇯🇲 Jamaica
1
🇿🇦 South Africa
1

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
256 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 51
0
Would be under 30 (0%)
270
Would be 30–60 (100%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 270 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: 1975

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
72
Classic Feel
37
Modern Appeal
63
International
84

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

📜 Tameko Through the Generations

Tameko has seen a steady presence through the decades, with its peak occurring in 1975 when 30 babies were given this name. Today, the majority of those named Tameko are aged between 30 and 60, with none under 30 or over 60. This indicates a generation of women born in the late 1960s and early 1970s who've carried their unique name into adulthood.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Mississippi 7
Alabama 5
California 5
Georgia 5
Illinois 5
Michigan 5

✨ Similar Names to Tameko

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Tameko's modern American coinage roots

📄 About the Name Tameko

How Many People Have the Name Tameko?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 256 people in the United States currently share the name Tameko. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,289,891 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Tameko a Common or Rare Name?

Tameko 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 Tameko Mean?

Tameko means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 2.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Tameko Most Popular?

The name Tameko reached peak popularity in 1975, with 30 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 Tameko?

Approximately 256 people named Tameko live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 270. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,289,891 Americans.

Is Tameko a rare name?

Tameko is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,289,891 Americans has this name.

What does the name Tameko mean?

Tameko means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins.

Is Tameko more male or female?

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

When was Tameko most popular?

Tameko peaked in 1975 with 30 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 US256
All-Time Births270
1 in X1 in 1,289,891
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age51
Peak Year1975
World Rank#235,780
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.