Yaeko
Borrowed from Japanese やえこ (Yaeko).
Every Yaeko since 1912 — 439 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Yaeko
Yaeko 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 1912, 439 American babies have been named Yaeko. Its peak came in 1922, when 31 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 Yaeko stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Yaeko year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
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| 1935 | 7 | #3,740 |
| 1930 | 20 | #1,873 |
| 1925 | 30 | #1,534 |
| 1920 | 22 | #1,887 |
| 1915 | 11 | #2,685 |
| 1910 | — | — |
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| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Yaeko mean?
Borrowed from Japanese やえこ (Yaeko).
How popular is the name Yaeko in 2025?
Yaeko 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 Yaeko?
439 babies have been named Yaeko in the United States since 1912, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Yaeko most popular?
Yaeko peaked in 1922, when 31 newborns received the name.
Is Yaeko a boy or girl name?
Yaeko is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Yaeko rising or falling?
Yaeko has been roughly stable over the past decade.