Total births
543
Girls' name · since 1908
Ayako
Since 1908, U.S. Social Security records show 543 babies named Ayako, peaking in 1918. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 543
- total births
- 1908–2019
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 38%
- born in that decade
Ayako sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 543 recorded since 1908.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Ayako has been recorded 543 times among girls since 1908, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1920s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1908 to 2019.
- 543 total births
- 1908–2019 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 38% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
543 girls have been named Ayako since 1908, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 2019.
- 543
- total births
- 1908–2019
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 38%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
38% of everyone ever named Ayako was born in this single decade.
1918
Single peak year
30 babies were named Ayako in 1918 - its busiest year on record.
Ayako's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Ayako's SSA record in two at 1932 and the more recent half accounts for 29% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 71%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1908, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1918 peak of 30, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Ayako at a glance
Last recorded 2019Peak year
1918
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1908
Ayako popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1908–2019
- Peak year (1918)
- 30
- Annual births at peak, across 112 years of records
Ayako by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Ayako's strongest decade.
207 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 38% of all-time use.
Ayako births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1900s 10
1900s
10 births
- 1910s
1910s
152 births
- 1920s
1920s
207 births
- 1930s 49
1930s
49 births
- 1970s 18
1970s
18 births
- 1980s 39
1980s
39 births
- 1990s 40
1990s
40 births
- 2000s 16
2000s
16 births
- 2010s 12
2010s
12 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 207 births (38% of all-time use).
How Ayako 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 Ayako's total volume
Ayako vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Ayako by state
Where Ayako concentrates geographically, total births since 1908
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Hawaii | | 156 | 28.7% |
| #2 | California | | 135 | 24.9% |
| #3 | Washington | | 12 | 2.2% |
Hawaii share of Ayako's total US births 28.7%
Even split
156 of 543 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Ayako? ▼
543 babies have been named Ayako since 1908. It was last recorded in 2019. The peak year was 1918 with 30 births.
When was Ayako most popular? ▼
Ayako was most popular in the 1920s decade with 207 total births. The single peak year was 1918.
Where is Ayako most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Ayako are Hawaii (156 births), California (135 births), Washington (12 births).
How long has the name Ayako been used? ▼
Ayako has been recorded in Social Security data since 1908, spanning 112 years of data through 2019.
What names are similar to Ayako? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Ayanna, Ayana, Aya, Ayah, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Ayako's data
- Ayako's decade-level peak was the 1920s (207 total births); usage has since declined to 12 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Hawaii records the most Ayakos (156 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 Ayako
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Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Ayako
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Ayah Girl
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Ayat Girl
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Compare Ayako side by side: Ayako vs Ayanna Ayako vs Ayana Ayako vs Aya
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Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1908–2019 (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. "Ayako: Baby Name Since 1908 - 543 Births, Peak 1918." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/ayako. 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 Ayako 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 July 2026.