Chiyoko
Borrowed from Japanese ちよこ (Chiyoko).
Every Chiyoko since 1909 — 544 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Chiyoko
Chiyoko is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1909, 544 American babies have been named Chiyoko. Its peak came in 1923, when 41 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 Chiyoko stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Chiyoko year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
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| 1935 | 5 | #4,312 |
| 1930 | 11 | #2,714 |
| 1925 | 27 | #1,615 |
| 1920 | 29 | #1,518 |
| 1915 | 33 | #1,201 |
| 1910 | 8 | #1,799 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Chiyoko mean?
Borrowed from Japanese ちよこ (Chiyoko).
How popular is the name Chiyoko in 2025?
Chiyoko did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Chiyoko?
544 babies have been named Chiyoko in the United States since 1909, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Chiyoko most popular?
Chiyoko peaked in 1923, when 41 newborns received the name.
Is Chiyoko a boy or girl name?
Chiyoko is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Chiyoko rising or falling?
Chiyoko has been roughly stable over the past decade.