Mieko
Every Mieko since 1916 — 321 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Mieko
Mieko is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #14,356 in 2025 with 6 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1916, 321 American babies have been named Mieko. Its peak came in 1924, when 14 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 Mieko stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Mieko 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 | 6 | #14,356 | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | 5 | #16,940 | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | 6 | #14,541 | — | — |
| 2019 | 5 | #17,220 | — | — |
| 2018 | 9 | #11,160 | — | — |
| 2017 | — | — | — | — |
| 2016 | 5 | #17,992 | — | — |
| 2015 | 5 | #18,264 | 5 | #13,393 |
| 2014 | 5 | #18,361 | — | — |
| 2013 | — | — | — | — |
| 2012 | — | — | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — | — | — |
| 2010 | 9 | #11,943 | — | — |
| 2009 | — | — | — | — |
| 2008 | — | — | — | — |
| 2007 | 6 | #16,900 | — | — |
| 2006 | 6 | #16,478 | — | — |
| 2005 | 6 | #15,801 | — | — |
| 2004 | 7 | #13,730 | — | — |
| 2003 | — | — | — | — |
| 2002 | — | — | — | — |
| 2001 | — | — | — | — |
| 2000 | — | — | — | — |
| 1995 | — | — | — | — |
| 1990 | — | — | — | — |
| 1985 | 5 | #11,821 | — | — |
| 1980 | 5 | #11,508 | — | — |
| 1975 | — | — | — | — |
| 1970 | — | — | — | — |
| 1965 | — | — | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — | — | — |
| 1950 | — | — | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — | — | — |
| 1925 | 9 | #3,570 | — | — |
| 1920 | 11 | #3,038 | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Mieko in 2025?
Mieko ranked #14,356 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 6 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Mieko?
321 babies have been named Mieko in the United States since 1916, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Mieko most popular?
Mieko peaked in 1924, when 14 newborns received the name.
Is Mieko a boy or girl name?
Mieko is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 98% of babies with the name.
Is the name Mieko rising or falling?
Mieko is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.