Mariko
Borrowed from Japanese まりこ (Mariko).
Every Mariko since 1916 — 1,326 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Mariko
Mariko is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #9,869 in 2025 with 10 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1916, 1,326 American babies have been named Mariko. Its peak came in 1984, when 57 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.
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 Mariko stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Mariko 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 | 10 | #9,869 | — | — |
| 2024 | 8 | #11,772 | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | 9 | #10,918 | — | — |
| 2021 | 8 | #11,808 | — | — |
| 2020 | 5 | #16,660 | — | — |
| 2019 | 10 | #10,211 | — | — |
| 2018 | 7 | #13,326 | — | — |
| 2017 | 10 | #10,456 | — | — |
| 2016 | 12 | #9,230 | — | — |
| 2015 | 8 | #12,582 | — | — |
| 2014 | 16 | #7,527 | — | — |
| 2013 | 12 | #9,408 | — | — |
| 2012 | 8 | #12,998 | — | — |
| 2011 | 11 | #10,168 | — | — |
| 2010 | 9 | #11,899 | — | — |
| 2009 | 10 | #11,198 | — | — |
| 2008 | 11 | #10,536 | — | — |
| 2007 | 9 | #12,306 | — | — |
| 2006 | 11 | #10,371 | — | — |
| 2005 | 15 | #7,769 | — | — |
| 2004 | 9 | #11,293 | — | — |
| 2003 | 11 | #9,472 | — | — |
| 2002 | 15 | #7,303 | — | — |
| 2001 | 17 | #6,515 | — | — |
| 2000 | 13 | #7,867 | — | — |
| 1995 | 21 | #4,783 | — | — |
| 1990 | 38 | #2,996 | — | — |
| 1985 | 51 | #2,093 | — | — |
| 1980 | 50 | #2,085 | — | — |
| 1975 | 10 | #5,804 | — | — |
| 1970 | 9 | #5,654 | — | — |
| 1965 | 6 | #6,247 | — | — |
| 1960 | 7 | #5,501 | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — | — | — |
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| 1945 | — | — | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — | — | — |
| 1930 | 7 | #3,909 | — | — |
| 1925 | 6 | #4,760 | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Mariko mean?
Borrowed from Japanese まりこ (Mariko).
How popular is the name Mariko in 2025?
Mariko ranked #9,869 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 10 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Mariko?
1,326 babies have been named Mariko in the United States since 1916, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Mariko most popular?
Mariko peaked in 1984, when 57 newborns received the name.
Is Mariko a boy or girl name?
Mariko is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Mariko rising or falling?
Mariko is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.