Miyoko
A girl's name of Japanese origin with 617 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
A female given name from Japanese.
Miyoko is a girl's baby name of Japanese origin, typically written 三代子 ('third generation child'), 美代子 ('beautiful generation child'), or other kanji combinations depending on the family's choice, often conveying beauty and generational continuity.
Miyoko is a classic mid-20th century Japanese feminine name with the traditional -ko suffix meaning 'child.' With over 600 recorded U.S. births, it has genuine presence in Japanese American communities, carrying forward a lineage of grace and careful naming.
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In the American context, Miyoko is a girl's name with over a century of recorded use (1913–2024). Its Japanese roots connect it to a broader naming tradition, but in practice, American usage often reshapes names — adding nicknames, shifting pronunciation, and building new associations that diverge from the original cultural context.
Today, Miyoko is an active part of the American naming landscape (ranked #11780), continuing to accumulate its own cultural meaning with each new child who carries it.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Miyoko has 44+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1913.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 31 | #12753 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 38 | #13558 | — |
| 2000s | 38 | #13981 | ▲ |
| 1980s | 20 | #9755 | ▲ |
| 1970s | 10 | #10511 | ▼ |
| 1930s | 84 | #3184 | ▼ |
| 1920s | 292 | #1579 | ▲ |
| 1910s | 104 | #2790 | — |
The Story of Miyoko
A Greatest Generation name
Peaking in 1924, Miyoko is a name steeped in history. Girls named Miyoko are most likely born between 1914 and 1934.
How rare is Miyoko?
Only about 1 in every 450,000 babies born in 2024 was named Miyoko — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1913, peaked in the 1920s with 292 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.
Miyoko by the numbers
- Would fill 13 school buses
- Meeting one Miyoko per day would take 1.7 years
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(44 years, 1913–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 8 | #11780 |
| 2023 | 7 | #13030 |
| 2022 | 11 | #9453 |
| 2020 | 5 | #16749 |
| 2018 | 10 | #10328 |
| 2015 | 7 | #14013 |
| 2014 | 7 | #14111 |
| 2011 | 8 | #12999 |
| 2010 | 6 | #16337 |
| 2009 | 9 | #12142 |
| 2008 | 6 | #16825 |
| 2007 | 8 | #13520 |
| 2005 | 10 | #10678 |
| 2000 | 5 | #16738 |
| 1986 | 5 | #12143 |
| 1984 | 9 | #7201 |
| 1981 | 6 | #9922 |
| 1979 | 5 | #11316 |
| 1974 | 5 | #9705 |
| 1939 | 5 | #4736 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1913–2024