How Many People Are Named Yasuko?

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

Yasuko
Very Rare
Japanese

Yasuko means 'good child' in Japanese, making it both rare and meaningful with only 22 people named Yasuko living in the US today, or 1 in 15,291,554 Americans. The vast majority of Yasukos are over 60, reflecting its status as a classic, old-school name.

~22
Living in US
1 in 15,291,554
Americans
1921
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Good child
🌐
Origin
Japanese
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 2
Personality Traits
Gentle Wise Resilient
2
Life Path Number

Traditionally, life-path number 2 represents balance and harmony.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

559,950
Worldwide Bearers
#1,783
Global Rank
🇯🇵 Japan
556,548
🇺🇸 United States
2,272
🇧🇷 Brazil
613
🇹🇭 Thailand
113
🇨🇦 Canada
65
🇬🇧 England
51
🇩🇪 Germany
31
🇵🇾 Paraguay
27
🇶🇦 Qatar
23
🇦🇺 Australia
21

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
22 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 101
0
Would be under 30 (0%)
5
Would be 30–60 (2%)
289
Would be over 60 (98%)

All 294 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: 1921

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
73
Classic Feel
75
Modern Appeal
25
International
100

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

📜 Yasuko Through the Generations

Yasuko peaked in popularity in 1921 with 22 births, but its usage has remained stable since then. Today, there are 22 Yasukos in the United States, with 98% being over 60 years old. This age skew paints a picture of a name that's deeply rooted in the past, with most Yasukos now in their twilight years. Born during a time when names were often chosen for their meanings and cultural significance, Yasuko stands as a testament to a bygone era.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Hawaii 129
California 62

✨ Similar Names to Yasuko

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Yasuko's Japanese roots

📄 About the Name Yasuko

How Many People Have the Name Yasuko?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 22 people in the United States currently share the name Yasuko. That works out to roughly 1 in every 15,291,554 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Yasuko a Common or Rare Name?

Yasuko 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 Yasuko Mean?

Yasuko means "good child" and comes from Japanese origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 2.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Yasuko Most Popular?

The name Yasuko reached peak popularity in 1921, with 22 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 Yasuko?

Approximately 22 people named Yasuko live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 294. That works out to roughly 1 in 15,291,554 Americans.

Is Yasuko a rare name?

Yasuko is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 15,291,554 Americans has this name.

What does the name Yasuko mean?

Yasuko means "good child" and comes from Japanese origins.

Is Yasuko more male or female?

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

When was Yasuko most popular?

Yasuko peaked in 1921 with 22 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 US22
All-Time Births294
1 in X1 in 15,291,554
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age101
Peak Year1921
World Rank#1,783
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.