Keiko
Borrowed from Japanese けいこ (Keiko).
Every Keiko since 1922 — 1,184 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Keiko
Keiko is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #6,689 in 2025 with 17 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1922, 1,184 American babies have been named Keiko. Its peak came in 1995, when 31 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
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 Keiko stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Keiko year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 17 | #6,689 | 7 | #10,206 |
| 2024 | 23 | #5,531 | 7 | #10,417 |
| 2023 | 26 | #5,061 | — | — |
| 2022 | 24 | #5,398 | — | — |
| 2021 | 25 | #5,166 | — | — |
| 2020 | 28 | #4,700 | — | — |
| 2019 | 18 | #6,564 | — | — |
| 2018 | 18 | #6,662 | — | — |
| 2017 | 23 | #5,590 | — | — |
| 2016 | 16 | #7,427 | — | — |
| 2015 | 13 | #8,698 | — | — |
| 2014 | 11 | #9,853 | — | — |
| 2013 | 16 | #7,578 | — | — |
| 2012 | 24 | #5,641 | — | — |
| 2011 | 16 | #7,612 | — | — |
| 2010 | 19 | #6,777 | — | — |
| 2009 | 12 | #9,706 | — | — |
| 2008 | 13 | #9,251 | — | — |
| 2007 | 17 | #7,578 | — | — |
| 2006 | 15 | #8,055 | — | — |
| 2005 | 16 | #7,322 | — | — |
| 2004 | 19 | #6,362 | — | — |
| 2003 | 19 | #6,183 | — | — |
| 2002 | 14 | #7,629 | — | — |
| 2001 | 15 | #7,138 | — | — |
| 2000 | 14 | #7,369 | — | — |
| 1995 | 31 | #3,536 | — | — |
| 1990 | 11 | #7,578 | — | — |
| 1985 | 12 | #5,827 | — | — |
| 1980 | 15 | #4,837 | — | — |
| 1975 | 9 | #6,179 | — | — |
| 1970 | 8 | #6,055 | — | — |
| 1965 | 8 | #5,040 | — | — |
| 1960 | 5 | #6,818 | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — | — | — |
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| 1945 | 8 | #3,526 | — | — |
| 1940 | 5 | #4,708 | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — | — | — |
| 1930 | 10 | #2,949 | — | — |
| 1925 | 5 | #5,399 | — | — |
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Famous people named Keiko
- Keiko Abe Composer · b. 1937
- Keiko Awaji Actor · 1933–2014
- Keiko Saito Soccer player · b. 1965
- Keiko Fujimori Politician · b. 1975
- Keiko Matsui Musician · b. 1961
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Keiko mean?
Borrowed from Japanese けいこ (Keiko).
How popular is the name Keiko in 2025?
Keiko ranked #6,689 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 17 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Keiko?
1,184 babies have been named Keiko in the United States since 1922, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Keiko most popular?
Keiko peaked in 1995, when 31 newborns received the name.
Is Keiko a boy or girl name?
Keiko is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Keiko rising or falling?
Keiko is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Keiko?
Well-known people named Keiko include Keiko Abe (composer), Keiko Awaji (actor), Keiko Saito (soccer player).