Sumiko
girl nameSumiko entered the US charts in 1912, peaked at #1261 in 1927, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1912–2025
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rank today
#1261
peak (1927)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #2668 |
| 1920s | #1512 |
| 1930s | #2466 |
| 1940s | #4264 |
| 1970s | #7852 |
| 1980s | #8479 |
| 1990s | #12610 |
| 2000s | #16098 |
| 2010s | #16764 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Sumiko are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Sumiko alive today was born around 1927, making them about 98 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Sumiko in 2025?
- Sumiko is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Sumiko most popular?
- Sumiko peaked in 1927, reaching #1261 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Sumiko with classmates?
- Sumiko will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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