Total births
135
Girls' name · since 1914
Chiyo
Since 1914, U.S. Social Security records show 135 babies named Chiyo, peaking in 1917. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 135
- total births
- 1914–2019
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 48%
- born in that decade
Chiyo is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 135 have been recorded since 1914.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Chiyo has been recorded 135 times among girls since 1914, 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 1914 to 2019.
- 135 total births
- 1914–2019 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 48% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
135 girls have been named Chiyo since 1914, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 2019.
- 135
- total births
- 1914–2019
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 48%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
48% of everyone ever named Chiyo was born in this single decade.
1917
Single peak year
12 babies were named Chiyo in 1917 - its busiest year on record.
Chiyo's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Chiyo's full recorded timeline at 1922, 44% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 56% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1926, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1917 peak of 12 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Chiyo at a glance
Last recorded 2019Peak year
1917
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1914
Chiyo popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1914–2019
- Peak year (1917)
- 12
- Annual births at peak, across 106 years of records
Chiyo by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Chiyo's strongest decade.
65 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 48% of all-time use.
Chiyo births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s
1910s
54 births
- 1920s
1920s
65 births
- 2000s 11
2000s
11 births
- 2010s 5
2010s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 65 births (48% of all-time use).
Chiyo by state
Where Chiyo concentrates geographically, total births since 1914
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Hawaii | | 17 | 12.6% |
| #2 | California | | 6 | 4.4% |
| #3 | Washington | | 5 | 3.7% |
Hawaii share of Chiyo's total US births 12.6%
Even split
17 of 135 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Chiyo? ▼
Since 1914, Social Security records show 135 babies named Chiyo. The most recent recorded year was 2019. Its busiest year on record was 1917, with 12 births.
When was Chiyo most popular? ▼
Chiyo was most popular in the 1920s decade with 65 total births. The single peak year was 1917.
Where is Chiyo most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Chiyo are Hawaii (17 births), California (6 births), Washington (5 births).
How long has the name Chiyo been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Chiyo since 1914 -- 106 years through the most recent 2019 data.
What names are similar to Chiyo? ▼
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 Chiyo's data
- Chiyo's decade-level peak was the 1920s (65 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Hawaii records the most Chiyos (17 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 Chiyo
Nearby Names Like Chiyo
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Chiyo
Chiquita Girl
6,219 births
Chiara Girl
#1115 5,927 births
China Girl
#12187 4,608 births
Chioma Girl
#6721 998 births
Chimere Girl
824 births
Compare Chiyo side by side: Chiyo vs Chiquita Chiyo vs Chiara Chiyo vs China
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1914–2019 (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. "Chiyo: Baby Name Since 1914 - 135 Births, Peak 1917." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/chiyo. 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 Chiyo 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.