Nobuko
girl nameNobuko entered the US charts in 1915, peaked at #1440 in 1924, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1915–2025
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rank today
#1440
peak (1924)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #2544 |
| 1920s | #1789 |
| 1930s | #3354 |
| 1940s | #3909 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Nobuko are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Nobuko alive today was born around 1925, making them about 100 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Nobuko in 2025?
- Nobuko is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Nobuko most popular?
- Nobuko peaked in 1924, reaching #1440 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Nobuko with classmates?
- Nobuko will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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