Fumiko
A female given name from Japanese.
Every Fumiko since 1910 — 721 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Fumiko
Fumiko 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 1910, 721 American babies have been named Fumiko. Its peak came in 1923, when 60 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 Fumiko stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Fumiko year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
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| 1935 | 7 | #3,535 |
| 1930 | 15 | #2,237 |
| 1925 | 38 | #1,279 |
| 1920 | 58 | #962 |
| 1915 | 26 | #1,419 |
| 1910 | 6 | #2,241 |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Fumiko
- Fumiko Enchi Writer · 1905–1986
- Fumiko Hayashi Writer · 1903–1951
- Fumiko Orikasa Actor · b. 1974
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Fumiko mean?
A female given name from Japanese.
How popular is the name Fumiko in 2025?
Fumiko 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 Fumiko?
721 babies have been named Fumiko in the United States since 1910, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Fumiko most popular?
Fumiko peaked in 1923, when 60 newborns received the name.
Is Fumiko a boy or girl name?
Fumiko is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Fumiko rising or falling?
Fumiko has been roughly stable over the past decade.
Who are famous people named Fumiko?
Well-known people named Fumiko include Fumiko Enchi (writer), Fumiko Hayashi (writer), Fumiko Orikasa (actor).