Naoko
girl nameNaoko entered the US charts in 1977, peaked at #6888 in 1982, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1977–2025
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rank today
#6888
peak (1982)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1970s | #8857 |
| 1980s | #9687 |
| 1990s | #11245 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Naoko are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Naoko alive today was born around 1983, making them about 42 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Naoko in 2025?
- Naoko is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Naoko most popular?
- Naoko peaked in 1982, reaching #6888 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Naoko with classmates?
- Naoko will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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