Total births
293
Girls' name · since 1913
Chieko
293 babies named Chieko in U.S. Social Security records since 1913, with the highest year being 1919. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 293
- total births
- 1913–1991
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 59%
- born in that decade
Chieko is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 293 have been recorded since 1913.
Social Security Administration records show Chieko recorded 293 times among girls since 1913, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1920s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1913 to 1991.
- 293 total births
- 1913–1991 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 59% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
293 girls have been named Chieko since 1913, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1991.
- 293
- total births
- 1913–1991
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 59%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
59% of everyone ever named Chieko was born in this single decade.
1919
Single peak year
24 babies were named Chieko in 1919 - its busiest year on record.
Chieko's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Chieko's full recorded timeline at 1924, 51% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 49% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1913, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1919 peak of 24 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Chieko at a glance
Last recorded 1991Peak year
1919
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1913
Chieko popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1913–1991
- Peak year (1919)
- 24
- Annual births at peak, across 79 years of records
Chieko by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Chieko's strongest decade.
173 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 59% of all-time use.
Chieko births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s
1910s
75 births
- 1920s
1920s
173 births
- 1930s 33
1930s
33 births
- 1980s 7
1980s
7 births
- 1990s 5
1990s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 173 births (59% of all-time use).
Chieko by state
Where Chieko concentrates geographically, total births since 1913
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Hawaii | | 192 | 65.5% |
| #2 | California | | 29 | 9.9% |
| #3 | Washington | | 5 | 1.7% |
Hawaii share of Chieko's total US births 65.5%
Even split
192 of 293 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Chieko? ▼
Chieko has been given to 293 babies in the U.S. since 1913, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1991. 24 babies were born in 1919, its single highest year.
When was Chieko most popular? ▼
Chieko was most popular in the 1920s decade with 173 total births. The single peak year was 1919.
Where is Chieko most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Chieko are Hawaii (192 births), California (29 births), Washington (5 births).
How long has the name Chieko been used? ▼
Chieko has been recorded in Social Security data since 1913, spanning 79 years of data through 1991.
What names are similar to Chieko? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Chiquita, Chiara, China, Chioma, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Chieko's data
- Chieko's decade-level peak was the 1920s (173 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 1990s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Hawaii records the most Chiekos (192 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 Chieko
Nearby Names Like Chieko
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Chieko
Chiquita Girl
6,219 births
Chiara Girl
#1115 5,927 births
China Girl
#12187 4,608 births
Chioma Girl
#6721 998 births
Chimere Girl
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Compare Chieko side by side: Chieko vs Chiquita Chieko vs Chiara Chieko vs China
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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, 1913–1991 (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. "Chieko: Baby Name Since 1913 - 293 Births, Peak 1919." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/chieko. 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 Chieko 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.