girl's name
Hideko
hee-DEH-koh (Japanese)
- Origin Japanese
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 6
- Births on record 338
Hideko is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1943 it was given to 8 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Hideko is a name of Japanese origin.
- Peaked in 1922, when 26 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1915.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Hideko Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 1940s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 55 |
| 1920s | 216 |
| 1930s | 59 |
| 1940s | 8 |
How Popular Is Hideko?
In 1943, Hideko was given to 8 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Hideko
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Hideko Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Hideko over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Hideko
- Japanese hee-DEH-koh
Sibling Names for Hideko
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Hideko — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Hideko
How popular is the name Hideko?
In 1943, Hideko was given to 8 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Hideko a girl's or a boy's name?
Hideko is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Hideko?
Hideko has 3 syllables.
When was Hideko most popular?
Hideko peaked in 1922, when 26 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.