Miyoko
Borrowed from Japanese みよこ (Miyoko).
Every Miyoko since 1913 — 636 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Miyoko
Miyoko is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #6,260 in 2025 with 19 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1913, 636 American babies have been named Miyoko. Its peak came in 1924, when 39 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 Miyoko stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Miyoko year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 19 | #6,260 |
| 2024 | 8 | #11,824 |
| 2023 | 7 | #13,038 |
| 2022 | 11 | #9,461 |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | 5 | #16,760 |
| 2019 | — | — |
| 2018 | 10 | #10,331 |
| 2017 | — | — |
| 2016 | — | — |
| 2015 | 7 | #14,020 |
| 2014 | 7 | #14,114 |
| 2013 | — | — |
| 2012 | — | — |
| 2011 | 8 | #13,000 |
| 2010 | 6 | #16,338 |
| 2009 | 9 | #12,143 |
| 2008 | 6 | #16,826 |
| 2007 | 8 | #13,520 |
| 2006 | — | — |
| 2005 | 10 | #10,679 |
| 2004 | — | — |
| 2003 | — | — |
| 2002 | — | — |
| 2001 | — | — |
| 2000 | 5 | #16,738 |
| 1995 | — | — |
| 1990 | — | — |
| 1985 | — | — |
| 1980 | — | — |
| 1975 | — | — |
| 1970 | — | — |
| 1965 | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — |
| 1950 | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | 6 | #4,086 |
| 1930 | 17 | #2,086 |
| 1925 | 31 | #1,493 |
| 1920 | 35 | #1,341 |
| 1915 | 7 | #3,680 |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Miyoko mean?
Borrowed from Japanese みよこ (Miyoko).
How popular is the name Miyoko in 2025?
Miyoko ranked #6,260 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 19 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Miyoko?
636 babies have been named Miyoko in the United States since 1913, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Miyoko most popular?
Miyoko peaked in 1924, when 39 newborns received the name.
Is Miyoko a boy or girl name?
Miyoko is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Miyoko rising or falling?
Miyoko is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.