unisex name
Reiko
RAY-koh (Japanese)
- Origin Japanese
- Gender Unisex
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Births on record 714
Reiko is a unisex name with 2 syllables. In 2023 it was given to 9 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.
- Reiko is a name of Japanese origin.
- Peaked in 1975, when 29 babies were given the name.
- After peaking in the 1970s it fell out of use, and is now climbing again — a classic revival.
- First appears in US birth records in 1921.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Reiko Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1920s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 42 |
| 1930s | 86 |
| 1940s | 52 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 64 |
| 1970s | 145 |
| 1980s | 73 |
| 1990s | 73 |
| 2000s | 61 |
| 2010s | 59 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 35 |
How Popular Is Reiko?
In 2023, Reiko was given to 9 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 Reiko 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 Reiko
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Reiko Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Reiko over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Reiko
- Japanese RAY-koh
Sibling Names for Reiko
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Reiko — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Reiko
How popular is the name Reiko?
In 2023, Reiko was given to 9 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 Reiko a girl's or a boy's name?
Reiko is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Reiko?
Reiko has 2 syllables.
When was Reiko most popular?
Reiko peaked in 1975, when 29 babies were given the name. After peaking in the 1970s it fell out of use, and is now climbing again — a classic revival.