Total births
790
Girls' name · since 1914
Akiko
Since 1914, U.S. Social Security records show 790 babies named Akiko, peaking in 1927. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #15426
- among girls today
- 790
- born since 1914
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 13%
- more common than other girls
790 babies have been named Akiko since 1914, making it today's #15426 girls' name.
Akiko has 790 recorded births among girls since 1914, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #15426 as of the latest data, more common than 13% of girls, busiest in the 1920s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1914 to 2025.
- #15426 among girls today
- 790 born since 1914
- 1920s peak decade
- 13% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Akiko is currently the #15426 girls' name in America, more common than 13% of girls - 790 born since 1914, peaking in the 1920s.
- #15426
- among girls today
- 790
- born since 1914
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 13%
- more common than other girls
Akiko vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#15426
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 13% of names given to girls today.
1920s
Peak decade
23% of everyone ever named Akiko was born in this single decade.
1927
Single peak year
34 babies were named Akiko in 1927 - its busiest year on record.
How Akiko compares
790 Top 36% higher than 64% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Akiko's all-time total is 107% above the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Akiko | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 790 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 34 | 48 | 19,840 |
Akiko's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Akiko's SSA record in two at 1982 and the more recent half accounts for 41% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 59%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1914, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1927 peak of 34, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Akiko at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1927
Current rank
#15,426
Active since
1914
Akiko popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1914–2025
- Peak year (1927)
- 34
- Annual births at peak, across 112 years of records
Akiko by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Akiko's strongest decade.
184 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 23% of all-time use.
Akiko births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 50
1910s
50 births
- 1920s
1920s
184 births
- 1930s
1930s
83 births
- 1960s 26
1960s
26 births
- 1970s
1970s
101 births
- 1980s
1980s
115 births
- 1990s 69
1990s
69 births
- 2000s 43
2000s
43 births
- 2010s 65
2010s
65 births
- 2020s 54
2020s
54 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 184 births (23% of all-time use).
How Akiko compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Akiko's total volume
Akiko vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Akiko by state
Where Akiko concentrates geographically, total births since 1914
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Hawaii | | 133 | 16.8% |
| #2 | California | | 111 | 14.1% |
Hawaii share of Akiko's total US births 16.8%
Even split
133 of 790 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Akiko? ▼
Akiko has been given to 790 babies in the U.S. since 1914, according to SSA data. Among girls, it ranks #15426 as of the latest data. 34 babies were born in 1927, its single highest year.
When was Akiko most popular? ▼
Akiko was most popular in the 1920s decade with 184 total births. The single peak year was 1927.
Where is Akiko most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Akiko are Hawaii (133 births), California (111 births).
How long has the name Akiko been used? ▼
Akiko has been recorded in Social Security data since 1914, spanning 112 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Akiko? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Akira, Akilah, Akia, Akila, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Akiko's data
- Akiko's decade-level peak was the 1920s (184 total births); usage has since declined to 54 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Hawaii records the most Akikos (133 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Hawaii names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Akiko
Nearby Names Like Akiko
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Akiko
Akira Girl
#954 7,817 births
Akilah Girl
#8088 3,012 births
Akia Girl
#12456 1,560 births
Akila Girl
#11348 730 births
Akina Girl
#10487 531 births
Compare Akiko side by side: Akiko vs Akira Akiko vs Akilah Akiko vs Akia
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Akiko
Evalin #15425
161 births · Peak 2007
Calvin #15427
1,223 births · Peak 1958
Annunziata #15424
40 births · Peak 1914
Emmagene #15428
229 births · Peak 1926
Rica #15423
525 births · Peak 1991
Felisa #15429
2,021 births · Peak 1970
Dennis #15422
2,692 births · Peak 1947
Karleen #15430
2,766 births · Peak 1964
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1914–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Akiko: #15426 Girls' Name - 790 Births, Peak 1927." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/akiko. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Akiko draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.