girl's name
Yasuko
yah-SOO-koh (Japanese)
- Origin Japanese
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 6
- Births on record 294
Yasuko is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1979 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.
- Yasuko is a name of Japanese origin.
- Peaked in 1921, when 22 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 2.
Yasuko Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 1970s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 66 |
| 1920s | 160 |
| 1930s | 58 |
| 1940s | 5 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 5 |
How Popular Is Yasuko?
In 1979, Yasuko 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.
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 Yasuko
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Yasuko Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Yasuko over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Yasuko
- Japanese yah-SOO-koh
Sibling Names for Yasuko
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Yasuko — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Yasuko
How popular is the name Yasuko?
In 1979, Yasuko 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 Yasuko a girl's or a boy's name?
Yasuko is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Yasuko?
Yasuko has 3 syllables.
When was Yasuko most popular?
Yasuko peaked in 1921, when 22 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.