How Many People Are Named Yuko?

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

Yuko
Very Rare
Japanese

Yuko means 'flowing water' in Japanese, making it both poetic and rare. Only 151 people named Yuko live in the US today, representing just 1 in 2,179,650 Americans. The name peaked in popularity in 1986 with 13 births.

~151
Living in US
1 in 2,179,650
Americans
1986
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Flowing water
🌐
Origin
Japanese
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 9
Personality Traits
Calm Gentle Reflective
9
Life Path Number

Life-path number 9 symbolizes compassion, understanding, and spiritual enlightenment.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

495,777
Worldwide Bearers
#2,038
Global Rank
🇯🇵 Japan
488,430
🇺🇸 United States
3,559
🇹🇭 Thailand
896
🇮🇩 Indonesia
601
🇨🇦 Canada
420
🇧🇷 Brazil
296
🇬🇧 England
198
🇫🇷 France
108
🇦🇺 Australia
90
🇩🇪 Germany
83

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
151 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 43
16
Would be under 30 (10%)
141
Would be 30–60 (90%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 157 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: 1986

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
63
Classic Feel
31
Modern Appeal
69
International
100

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

📜 Yuko Through the Generations

Yuko, a name that flows gracefully through generations, has seen a stable presence in the United States since its peak in 1986. With only 157 total births recorded throughout history, it remains a very rare choice, favored by parents seeking a unique yet meaningful name. Today, there are 151 individuals named Yuko living in the country, with the majority being adults aged 30 to 60, indicating a name that bridges classic and modern sensibilities.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 7

✨ Similar Names to Yuko

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Yuko's Japanese roots

📄 About the Name Yuko

How Many People Have the Name Yuko?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 151 people in the United States currently share the name Yuko. That works out to roughly 1 in every 2,179,650 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Yuko a Common or Rare Name?

Yuko 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 Yuko Mean?

Yuko means "flowing water" and comes from Japanese origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Yuko Most Popular?

The name Yuko reached peak popularity in 1986, with 13 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 Yuko?

Approximately 151 people named Yuko live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 157. That works out to roughly 1 in 2,179,650 Americans.

Is Yuko a rare name?

Yuko is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 2,179,650 Americans has this name.

What does the name Yuko mean?

Yuko means "flowing water" and comes from Japanese origins.

Is Yuko more male or female?

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

When was Yuko most popular?

Yuko peaked in 1986 with 13 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 US151
All-Time Births157
1 in X1 in 2,179,650
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age43
Peak Year1986
World Rank#2,038
Male %0%
Female %100%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.