How Many People Are Named Yumiko?

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

Yumiko
Very Rare
Japanese

Yumiko means 'beautiful child' in Japanese, making it both rare and meaningful. Only 1 in 1,274,766 Americans have this name, with just 259 people named Yumiko living in the US today. It peaked in popularity in 1977, but remains a stable, modern choice.

~259
Living in US
1 in 1,274,766
Americans
1977
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Beautiful child
🌐
Origin
Japanese
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 4
Personality Traits
Graceful Gentle Thoughtful
4
Life Path Number

Traditionally, life-path number 4 symbolizes stability and practicality.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

188,461
Worldwide Bearers
#5,564
Global Rank
🇯🇵 Japan
184,599
🇺🇸 United States
1,934
🇧🇷 Brazil
334
🇹🇭 Thailand
237
🇦🇺 Australia
165
🇲🇽 Mexico
159
🇨🇦 Canada
95
🇫🇷 France
84
🇬🇧 England
83
🇩🇪 Germany
74

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
259 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 29
132
Would be under 30 (50%)
133
Would be 30–60 (50%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 265 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: 1977

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
71
Classic Feel
40
Modern Appeal
80
International
100

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

📜 Yumiko Through the Generations

Yumiko, a name that's as beautiful as its meaning suggests, has seen a steady presence in the United States since the late 20th century. With only 265 recorded births throughout history, it's clear that Yumiko is a very rare name. Interestingly, half of those named Yumiko are under 30, indicating that it's a genuinely modern name embraced by newer generations. The peak year was 1977, when there were 13 births, showing a consistent trend without significant fluctuations over time.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 15

✨ Similar Names to Yumiko

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Yumiko's Japanese roots

📄 About the Name Yumiko

How Many People Have the Name Yumiko?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 259 people in the United States currently share the name Yumiko. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,274,766 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Yumiko a Common or Rare Name?

Yumiko 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 Yumiko Mean?

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

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Yumiko Most Popular?

The name Yumiko reached peak popularity in 1977, 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 Yumiko?

Approximately 259 people named Yumiko live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 265. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,274,766 Americans.

Is Yumiko a rare name?

Yumiko is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,274,766 Americans has this name.

What does the name Yumiko mean?

Yumiko means "beautiful child" and comes from Japanese origins.

Is Yumiko more male or female?

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

When was Yumiko most popular?

Yumiko peaked in 1977 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 US259
All-Time Births265
1 in X1 in 1,274,766
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age29
Peak Year1977
World Rank#5,564
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.