Michiko
Borrowed from Japanese みちこ (Michiko).
Every Michiko since 1912 — 1,010 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Michiko
Michiko is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #11,589 in 2025 with 8 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1912, 1,010 American babies have been named Michiko. Its peak came in 1924, when 38 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 Michiko stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Michiko year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8 | #11,589 |
| 2024 | 6 | #14,692 |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | 5 | #16,880 |
| 2020 | — | — |
| 2019 | 6 | #14,990 |
| 2018 | — | — |
| 2017 | — | — |
| 2016 | — | — |
| 2015 | 6 | #15,779 |
| 2014 | — | — |
| 2013 | 5 | #18,385 |
| 2012 | 6 | #16,244 |
| 2011 | — | — |
| 2010 | 7 | #14,472 |
| 2009 | 7 | #14,723 |
| 2008 | — | — |
| 2007 | 7 | #14,953 |
| 2006 | 5 | #19,093 |
| 2005 | 9 | #11,533 |
| 2004 | — | — |
| 2003 | — | — |
| 2002 | — | — |
| 2001 | 5 | #17,067 |
| 2000 | 8 | #11,448 |
| 1995 | 9 | #9,276 |
| 1990 | 9 | #8,975 |
| 1985 | 10 | #6,774 |
| 1980 | 16 | #4,663 |
| 1975 | 9 | #6,270 |
| 1970 | 7 | #6,809 |
| 1965 | — | — |
| 1960 | 6 | #6,166 |
| 1955 | — | — |
| 1950 | — | — |
| 1945 | 6 | #4,383 |
| 1940 | 9 | #3,132 |
| 1935 | 13 | #2,400 |
| 1930 | 24 | #1,644 |
| 1925 | 34 | #1,401 |
| 1920 | 27 | #1,608 |
| 1915 | 5 | #4,755 |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Michiko
- Michiko Matsuda Soccer player · b. 1966
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Michiko mean?
Borrowed from Japanese みちこ (Michiko).
How popular is the name Michiko in 2025?
Michiko ranked #11,589 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 8 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Michiko?
1,010 babies have been named Michiko in the United States since 1912, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Michiko most popular?
Michiko peaked in 1924, when 38 newborns received the name.
Is Michiko a boy or girl name?
Michiko is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Michiko rising or falling?
Michiko is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Michiko?
Well-known people named Michiko include Michiko Matsuda (soccer player).