Kanako
girl nameKanako entered the US charts in 1984, peaked at #8719 in 1993, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1984–2025
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rank today
#8719
peak (1993)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1980s | #10422 |
| 1990s | #11421 |
| 2000s | #15153 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Kanako are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Kanako alive today was born around 1998, making them about 27 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Kanako in 2025?
- Kanako is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Kanako most popular?
- Kanako peaked in 1993, reaching #8719 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Kanako with classmates?
- Kanako will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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