girl's name
Teruko
TEH-roo-koh (Japanese)
- Origin Japanese
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 6
- Births on record 405
Teruko is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1981 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.
- Teruko is a name of Japanese origin.
- Peaked in 1927, when 45 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1913.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Teruko Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 1980s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 89 |
| 1920s | 230 |
| 1930s | 65 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 13 |
| 1980s | 8 |
How Popular Is Teruko?
In 1981, Teruko 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 Teruko
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Teruko Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Teruko over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Teruko
- Japanese TEH-roo-koh
Sibling Names for Teruko
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Teruko — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Teruko
How popular is the name Teruko?
In 1981, Teruko 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 Teruko a girl's or a boy's name?
Teruko is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Teruko?
Teruko has 3 syllables.
When was Teruko most popular?
Teruko peaked in 1927, when 45 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.