Akiko
Borrowed from Japanese あきこ (Akiko).
Every Akiko since 1914 — 790 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Akiko
Akiko is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #8,385 in 2025 with 12 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1914, 790 American babies have been named Akiko. Its peak came in 1927, when 34 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1920s.
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 Akiko stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Akiko year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 12 | #8,385 |
| 2024 | 5 | #15,375 |
| 2023 | 5 | #15,281 |
| 2022 | 6 | #13,667 |
| 2021 | 14 | #7,646 |
| 2020 | 12 | #8,429 |
| 2019 | 5 | #15,645 |
| 2018 | 9 | #10,587 |
| 2017 | 9 | #10,726 |
| 2016 | 5 | #16,335 |
| 2015 | 8 | #11,881 |
| 2014 | 6 | #14,649 |
| 2013 | 7 | #13,209 |
| 2012 | 9 | #11,299 |
| 2011 | — | — |
| 2010 | 7 | #13,505 |
| 2009 | — | — |
| 2008 | 9 | #11,634 |
| 2007 | 6 | #15,574 |
| 2006 | 7 | #13,651 |
| 2005 | 5 | #16,561 |
| 2004 | 6 | #14,236 |
| 2003 | — | — |
| 2002 | 10 | #9,505 |
| 2001 | — | — |
| 2000 | — | — |
| 1995 | 5 | #13,442 |
| 1990 | 8 | #9,262 |
| 1985 | 7 | #8,336 |
| 1980 | 12 | #5,549 |
| 1975 | 10 | #5,524 |
| 1970 | 10 | #5,063 |
| 1965 | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — |
| 1950 | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | 8 | #3,158 |
| 1930 | 24 | #1,607 |
| 1925 | 30 | #1,504 |
| 1920 | 13 | #2,591 |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Akiko
- Akiko Wakabayashi Actor · b. 1941
- Akiko Hayakawa Soccer player · b. 1950
- Akiko Sudo Soccer player · b. 1984
- Akiko Niwata Soccer player · b. 1984
- Akiko Morigami Tennis player · b. 1980
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Akiko mean?
Borrowed from Japanese あきこ (Akiko).
How popular is the name Akiko in 2025?
Akiko ranked #8,385 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 12 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Akiko?
790 babies have been named Akiko in the United States since 1914, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Akiko most popular?
Akiko peaked in 1927, when 34 newborns received the name.
Is Akiko a boy or girl name?
Akiko is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Akiko rising or falling?
Akiko is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Akiko?
Well-known people named Akiko include Akiko Wakabayashi (actor), Akiko Hayakawa (soccer player), Akiko Sudo (soccer player).