Aiko
Every Aiko since 1912 — 1,886 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Aiko
Aiko is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #2,720 in 2025 with 63 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1912, 1,886 American babies have been named Aiko — about 95% girls and 5% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2023, when 98 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Aiko stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Aiko year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 63 | #2,720 | 13 | #6,462 |
| 2024 | 76 | #2,389 | 9 | #8,333 |
| 2023 | 77 | #2,353 | 21 | #4,746 |
| 2022 | 59 | #2,856 | 22 | #4,573 |
| 2021 | 53 | #3,069 | 17 | #5,347 |
| 2020 | 56 | #2,892 | 10 | #7,514 |
| 2019 | 47 | #3,337 | 9 | #8,233 |
| 2018 | 31 | #4,460 | — | — |
| 2017 | 23 | #5,519 | — | — |
| 2016 | 25 | #5,288 | — | — |
| 2015 | 24 | #5,469 | — | — |
| 2014 | 34 | #4,270 | — | — |
| 2013 | 24 | #5,495 | — | — |
| 2012 | 28 | #4,964 | — | — |
| 2011 | 28 | #4,916 | — | — |
| 2010 | 37 | #4,025 | — | — |
| 2009 | 50 | #3,303 | — | — |
| 2008 | 39 | #4,008 | — | — |
| 2007 | 28 | #5,100 | — | — |
| 2006 | 37 | #3,995 | — | — |
| 2005 | 33 | #4,195 | — | — |
| 2004 | 27 | #4,821 | — | — |
| 2003 | 32 | #4,111 | — | — |
| 2002 | 35 | #3,732 | — | — |
| 2001 | 13 | #7,734 | — | — |
| 2000 | 17 | #6,213 | — | — |
| 1995 | 8 | #9,576 | — | — |
| 1990 | 12 | #6,871 | — | — |
| 1985 | 6 | #9,316 | — | — |
| 1980 | — | — | — | — |
| 1975 | 7 | #7,178 | — | — |
| 1970 | — | — | — | — |
| 1965 | — | — | — | — |
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| 1955 | — | — | — | — |
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| 1945 | — | — | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — | — | — |
| 1935 | 10 | #2,734 | — | — |
| 1930 | 16 | #2,114 | — | — |
| 1925 | 39 | #1,252 | — | — |
| 1920 | 34 | #1,350 | — | — |
| 1915 | 10 | #2,690 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Famous people named Aiko
- Aiko, Princess Toshi Nobleman · b. 2001
- Aiko Nakamura Tennis player · b. 1983
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Aiko in 2025?
Aiko ranked #2,720 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 63 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Aiko?
1,886 babies have been named Aiko in the United States since 1912, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Aiko most popular?
Aiko peaked in 2023, when 98 newborns received the name.
Is Aiko a boy or girl name?
Aiko is used for both: about 95% of babies named Aiko have been girls and 5% boys.
Is the name Aiko rising or falling?
Aiko is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Aiko?
Well-known people named Aiko include Aiko, Princess Toshi (nobleman), Aiko Nakamura (tennis player).