Yukio
Borrowed from Japanese ゆきお (Yukio).
Every Yukio since 1913 — 427 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Yukio
Yukio 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 1913, 427 American babies have been named Yukio. Its peak came in 1922, when 36 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 Yukio stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Yukio year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
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| 1935 | 6 | #3,640 |
| 1930 | 18 | #1,820 |
| 1925 | 28 | #1,424 |
| 1920 | 20 | #1,818 |
| 1915 | 12 | #2,307 |
| 1910 | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — |
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| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Yukio
- Yukio Mishima Writer · 1925–1970
- Yukio Goto Soccer player
- Yukio Tsuda Soccer player · 1917–1979
- Yukio Hatoyama Politician · b. 1947
- Yukio Shimomura Soccer player · b. 1932
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Yukio mean?
Borrowed from Japanese ゆきお (Yukio).
How popular is the name Yukio in 2025?
Yukio 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 Yukio?
427 babies have been named Yukio in the United States since 1913, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Yukio most popular?
Yukio peaked in 1922, when 36 newborns received the name.
Is Yukio a boy or girl name?
Yukio is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Yukio rising or falling?
Yukio has been roughly stable over the past decade.
Who are famous people named Yukio?
Well-known people named Yukio include Yukio Mishima (writer), Yukio Goto (soccer player), Yukio Tsuda (soccer player).