Ayako
girl nameAyako entered the US charts in 1908, peaked at #1411 in 1918, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1908–2025
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rank today
#1411
peak (1918)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1900s | #2155 |
| 1910s | #1913 |
| 1920s | #1936 |
| 1930s | #3607 |
| 1970s | #8018 |
| 1980s | #9190 |
| 1990s | #9824 |
| 2000s | #15497 |
| 2010s | #14494 |
Living bearers
About 100 people named Ayako are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Ayako alive today was born around 1924, making them about 101 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Ayako in 2025?
- Ayako is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Ayako most popular?
- Ayako peaked in 1918, reaching #1411 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Ayako with classmates?
- Ayako will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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