Yoshiko

An uncommon Japanese pick — distinctive and rare.

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Meaning & Origin

A female given name from Japanese.

Yoshiko is a girl's baby name of Japanese origin, composed of Japanese elements including yoshi meaning 'good, righteous' or lucky, and ko meaning 'child' — a traditional Japanese feminine name suffix meaning 'child of goodness.'

Yoshiko is one of the most classic Japanese feminine names, widely used throughout the 20th century in Japan and among Japanese diaspora communities worldwide. It carries the graceful simplicity of traditional Japanese naming, where the meaning of each character is chosen with care and intention.

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Popularity Over Time

Yoshiko has 59+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1906.

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Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Yoshiko
DecadeBirthsTrend
2000s7
1990s38
1980s57
1970s49
1960s6
1940s27
1930s160
1920s624
1910s344
1900s19

Year-by-Year Data

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Year-by-year popularity data for the name Yoshiko
YearBirthsRank
20077#15437
19946#13409
19927#11721
199116#5947
19909#9237
19885#13866
19877#9813
19866#10896
198512#6028
19849#7393
19835#12054
19818#8124
19805#12147
19786#9741
19777#8428
19765#10898
19758#7167
19745#10236
19735#9794
19725#9655

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

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Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (19062007) · Methodology