Nanako
girl nameNanako entered the US charts in 1995, peaked at #11108 in 2002, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1995–2025
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rank today
#11108
peak (2002)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1990s | #13744 |
| 2000s | #13616 |
| 2010s | #14783 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Nanako are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Nanako alive today was born around 2008, making them about 17 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Nanako in 2025?
- Nanako is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Nanako most popular?
- Nanako peaked in 2002, reaching #11108 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Nanako with classmates?
- Nanako will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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