How Many People Are Named Tomiko?

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

Tomiko
Very Rare
Japanese

Tomiko means 'child of the sea' and is very rare, with only 1 in 604,291 Americans sharing this name. That's just 546 people today, making it stand out among other names.

~546
Living in US
1 in 604,291
Americans
1975
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Child of the sea
🌐
Origin
Japanese
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 11
Personality Traits
Calm Resilient Gentle
11
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 11 are believed to be highly intuitive and sensitive.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

519,985
Worldwide Bearers
#1,940
Global Rank
🇯🇵 Japan
517,002
🇺🇸 United States
1,900
🇧🇷 Brazil
902
🇮🇩 Indonesia
32
🇵🇪 Peru
20
🇨🇦 Canada
18
🇹🇭 Thailand
12
🇲🇭 Marshall Islands
12
🇲🇽 Mexico
11
🇷🇺 Russia
8

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
6 (1%)
♀ Female
540 (99%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 71
17
Would be under 30 (2%)
535
Would be 30–60 (58%)
373
Would be over 60 (40%)

All 925 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
86
Classic Feel
45
Modern Appeal
55
International
100

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

📜 Tomiko Through the Generations

Tomiko has seen its peak popularity in 1975 when 61 babies were given this name. Since then, it's remained stable, with a current average age of 71 years. The name's distribution across different age groups shows a fairly even spread, with 2% under 30, 58% aged 30-60, and 40% over 60, indicating a timeless appeal that bridges classic and modern sensibilities.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Hawaii 171
California 130
Georgia 23
New York 12
Alabama 11
Michigan 11
North Carolina 7
DC 5
Louisiana 5
Mississippi 5

✨ Similar Names to Tomiko

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Tomiko's Japanese roots

📄 About the Name Tomiko

How Many People Have the Name Tomiko?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 546 people in the United States currently share the name Tomiko. That works out to roughly 1 in every 604,291 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Tomiko a Common or Rare Name?

Tomiko 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 Tomiko Mean?

Tomiko means "child of the sea" and comes from Japanese origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 11.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Tomiko Most Popular?

The name Tomiko reached peak popularity in 1975, with 61 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 Tomiko?

Approximately 546 people named Tomiko live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 925. That works out to roughly 1 in 604,291 Americans.

Is Tomiko a rare name?

Tomiko is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 604,291 Americans has this name.

What does the name Tomiko mean?

Tomiko means "child of the sea" and comes from Japanese origins.

Is Tomiko more male or female?

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

When was Tomiko most popular?

Tomiko peaked in 1975 with 61 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 US546
All-Time Births925
1 in X1 in 604,291
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age71
Peak Year1975
World Rank#1,940
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.