Hisako
Borrowed from Japanese ひさこ (Hisako).
Every Hisako since 1909 — 368 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Hisako
Hisako is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1909, 368 American babies have been named Hisako. Its peak came in 1923, when 30 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1920s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Hisako stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Hisako year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
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| 1930 | 10 | #2,938 |
| 1925 | 23 | #1,815 |
| 1920 | 24 | #1,724 |
| 1915 | 13 | #2,310 |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — |
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| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Hisako
- Hisako, Princess Takamado Politician · b. 1953
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Hisako mean?
Borrowed from Japanese ひさこ (Hisako).
How popular is the name Hisako in 2025?
Hisako did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Hisako?
368 babies have been named Hisako in the United States since 1909, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Hisako most popular?
Hisako peaked in 1923, when 30 newborns received the name.
Is Hisako a boy or girl name?
Hisako is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Hisako rising or falling?
Hisako has been roughly stable over the past decade.
Who are famous people named Hisako?
Well-known people named Hisako include Hisako, Princess Takamado (politician).