Tokiko

A girl's name of Japanese origin with 88 recorded U.S. births.

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Meaning & Origin

Tokiko is a three-syllable girl's name with a open, approachable sound — ending on a vowel softens the overall impression. With only 88 recorded U.S. births, it is exceptionally rare — the kind of name most people encounter for the first time when they meet your child.

Tokiko is not in the current top 1,000 girl names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.

Tokiko is a girl's baby name of Japanese origin, commonly written with kanji meaning 'time child' or 'eternal child' (toki 'time' + ko 'child'). Anti-war singer Tokiko Kato is one of Japan's most celebrated folk artists.

Tokiko is a child of time — a name that carries the Japanese awareness of seasons, moments, and the beauty of passing years.

EtymologyShow more

Tokiko is cataloged under the Japanese naming tradition. Japanese names are typically composed of kanji characters, each contributing meaning — the same pronunciation can carry entirely different meanings depending on the characters chosen.

In the U.S., Tokiko has been recorded as a girl's name since 1919, with 88 total births. Browse the Japanese names hub on this site to explore the broader family.

At a Glance

Total births

Since 1919

1924

Peak

13 births

1919

First recorded

13 years of data

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Popularity Over Time

Tokiko has 12+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1919.

First appeared: 1919Peak: 1924 (13 births)

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Tokiko
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
1930s	13	#4325	▼
1920s	69	#4216	▲
1910s	6	#4760	—

The Story of Tokiko

A Greatest Generation name

Peaking in 1924, Tokiko is a name steeped in history. Girls named Tokiko are most likely born between 1919 and 1931.

How rare is Tokiko?

With fewer than 500 recorded births, Tokiko is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.

The journey through the decades

First appeared in the records in 1919, peaked in the 1920s with 69 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.

Tokiko by the numbers

Would fill 2 school buses

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(12 years, 1919–1931)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Tokiko
Year	Births	Rank	Change
1931	8	#3463	+3 (60.0%)
1930	5	#5186	-2 (-28.6%)
1929	7	#4012	+1 (16.7%)
1928	6	#4679	-3 (-33.3%)
1927	9	#3543	+3 (50.0%)
1926	6	#4793	0
1925	6	#4911	-7 (-53.8%)
1924	13	#2799	+8 (160.0%)
1923	5	#5654	-3 (-37.5%)
1921	8	#3987	-1 (-11.1%)
1920	9	#3566	+3 (50.0%)
1919	6	#4760	—

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tokiko a boy's or girl's name?

Tokiko is primarily a girl's name.

When was Tokiko most popular?

Tokiko reached its peak popularity in 1924 with 13 births that year. It is not currently in the top rankings.

How popular is the name Tokiko?

Tokiko is not currently in the top rankings but has been given to 88 babies in the U.S. since 1919. Its peak was in 1924.

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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1919–1931