girl's name
Tomoko
toh-MOH-koh (Japanese)
- Origin Japanese
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 6
- Births on record 138
Tomoko is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1991 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.
- Tomoko is a name of Japanese origin.
- Peaked in 1982, when 10 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1923.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Tomoko Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1920s to 1990s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 20 |
| 1930s | 0 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 6 |
| 1970s | 38 |
| 1980s | 51 |
| 1990s | 13 |
How Popular Is Tomoko?
In 1991, Tomoko 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 Tomoko 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 Tomoko
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Tomoko Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Tomoko over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Tomoko
- Japanese toh-MOH-koh
Sibling Names for Tomoko
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Tomoko — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Tomoko
How popular is the name Tomoko?
In 1991, Tomoko 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 Tomoko a girl's or a boy's name?
Tomoko is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Tomoko?
Tomoko has 3 syllables.
When was Tomoko most popular?
Tomoko peaked in 1982, when 10 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.