Midori
Borrowed from Japanese みどり (Midori).
Every Midori since 1915 — 1,224 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Midori
Midori 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 1915, 1,224 American babies have been named Midori. Its peak came in 1988, when 33 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 Midori stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Midori year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — |
| 2024 | 13 | #8,282 |
| 2023 | 11 | #9,410 |
| 2022 | 17 | #6,903 |
| 2021 | 10 | #10,078 |
| 2020 | 15 | #7,458 |
| 2019 | 11 | #9,538 |
| 2018 | 11 | #9,611 |
| 2017 | 10 | #10,478 |
| 2016 | 17 | #7,125 |
| 2015 | 10 | #10,637 |
| 2014 | 20 | #6,366 |
| 2013 | 20 | #6,405 |
| 2012 | 18 | #7,067 |
| 2011 | 24 | #5,670 |
| 2010 | 23 | #5,904 |
| 2009 | 26 | #5,489 |
| 2008 | 25 | #5,696 |
| 2007 | 21 | #6,479 |
| 2006 | 31 | #4,651 |
| 2005 | 24 | #5,384 |
| 2004 | 27 | #4,901 |
| 2003 | 24 | #5,194 |
| 2002 | 22 | #5,393 |
| 2001 | 31 | #4,079 |
| 2000 | 24 | #4,926 |
| 1995 | 24 | #4,308 |
| 1990 | 21 | #4,634 |
| 1985 | 7 | #8,942 |
| 1980 | 9 | #7,182 |
| 1975 | — | — |
| 1970 | — | — |
| 1965 | — | — |
| 1960 | 8 | #5,039 |
| 1955 | — | — |
| 1950 | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | 5 | #4,833 |
| 1935 | 6 | #4,080 |
| 1930 | 12 | #2,649 |
| 1925 | 18 | #2,167 |
| 1920 | 14 | #2,545 |
| 1915 | 7 | #3,678 |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Midori
- Midori Ito Skater · b. 1969
- Midori Musician · b. 1971
- Midori Singer · b. 1968
- Midori Honda Soccer player · b. 1964
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Midori mean?
Borrowed from Japanese みどり (Midori).
How popular is the name Midori in 2025?
Midori 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 Midori?
1,224 babies have been named Midori in the United States since 1915, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Midori most popular?
Midori peaked in 1988, when 33 newborns received the name.
Is Midori a boy or girl name?
Midori is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Midori rising or falling?
Midori is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Midori?
Well-known people named Midori include Midori Ito (skater), Midori (musician), Midori (singer).