How Many People Are Named Yoneko?

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

Yoneko
Very Rare
Japanese

Yoneko means 'child of the moon' in Japanese, making it a rare gem among names. Only three people in the U.S. today carry this unique name, equating to just 1 in 113,287,217 Americans having it. It's a classic, old-school name with a peak popularity back in 1923.

~3
Living in US
1 in 113,287,217
Americans
1923
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Child of the moon
🌐
Origin
Japanese
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 4
Personality Traits
Traditional Serene Culturally rich
4
Life Path Number

Life-path number 4 symbolizes stability, practicality, and hard work.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

119,734
Worldwide Bearers
#8,619
Global Rank
🇯🇵 Japan
119,138
🇺🇸 United States
329
🇧🇷 Brazil
223
🇵🇪 Peru
8
🇲🇽 Mexico
7
🇻🇪 Venezuela
6
🇮🇳 India
6
🇹🇭 Thailand
5
🇮🇱 Israel
2
🇵🇭 Philippines
2

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
3 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 104
0
Would be under 30 (0%)
0
Would be 30–60 (0%)
202
Would be over 60 (100%)

All 202 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: 1923

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
67
Classic Feel
72
Modern Appeal
28
International
99

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

📜 Yoneko Through the Generations

Yoneko's journey through the generations is marked by its rarity and stability. With only 202 births recorded throughout history, it's a name that's been cherished but not widely adopted. The majority of those named Yoneko are over 60, reflecting its status as a traditional choice passed down through families. its small numbers, Yoneko remains a name with deep cultural roots, most commonly found outside the U.S. in Japan.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 86
Hawaii 30
Washington 5

✨ Similar Names to Yoneko

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Yoneko's Japanese roots

📄 About the Name Yoneko

How Many People Have the Name Yoneko?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 3 people in the United States currently share the name Yoneko. That works out to roughly 1 in every 113,287,217 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Yoneko a Common or Rare Name?

Yoneko 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 Yoneko Mean?

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

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Yoneko Most Popular?

The name Yoneko reached peak popularity in 1923, with 21 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 Yoneko?

Approximately 3 people named Yoneko live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 202. That works out to roughly 1 in 113,287,217 Americans.

Is Yoneko a rare name?

Yoneko is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 113,287,217 Americans has this name.

What does the name Yoneko mean?

Yoneko means "child of the moon" and comes from Japanese origins.

Is Yoneko more male or female?

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

When was Yoneko most popular?

Yoneko peaked in 1923 with 21 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 US3
All-Time Births202
1 in X1 in 113,287,217
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age104
Peak Year1923
World Rank#8,619
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.