girl's name
Hiroko
hee-ROH-koh (Japanese)
- Origin Japanese
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 6
- Births on record 331
Hiroko is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1992 it was given to 5 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.
- Hiroko is a name of Japanese origin.
- Peaked in 1919, when 19 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1914.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Hiroko Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 1990s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 38 |
| 1920s | 109 |
| 1930s | 85 |
| 1940s | 20 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 21 |
| 1980s | 50 |
| 1990s | 5 |
How Popular Is Hiroko?
In 1992, Hiroko was given to 5 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.
Where Hiroko Is Used
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 Hiroko
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Hiroko Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Hiroko over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Hiroko
- Japanese hee-ROH-koh
Sibling Names for Hiroko
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Hiroko — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Hiroko
How popular is the name Hiroko?
In 1992, Hiroko was given to 5 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 Hiroko a girl's or a boy's name?
Hiroko is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Hiroko?
Hiroko has 3 syllables.
When was Hiroko most popular?
Hiroko peaked in 1919, when 19 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.