Total births
544
Girls' name · since 1909
Chiyoko
Chiyoko has 544 recorded births since 1909 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1923 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 544
- total births
- 1909–1937
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 52%
- born in that decade
Chiyoko sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 544 recorded since 1909.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Chiyoko has been recorded 544 times among girls since 1909, 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 1909 to 1937.
- 544 total births
- 1909–1937 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 52% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
544 girls have been named Chiyoko since 1909, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1937.
- 544
- total births
- 1909–1937
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 52%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
52% of everyone ever named Chiyoko was born in this single decade.
1923
Single peak year
41 babies were named Chiyoko in 1923 - its busiest year on record.
Chiyoko's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Chiyoko splits its recorded history at 1922: 47% of all births land in the more recent half, 53% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1909 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1923 peak of 41 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Chiyoko at a glance
Last recorded 1937Peak year
1923
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1909
Chiyoko popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1909–1937
- Peak year (1923)
- 41
- Annual births at peak, across 29 years of records
Chiyoko by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Chiyoko's strongest decade.
283 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 52% of all-time use.
Chiyoko births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1900s 5
1900s
5 births
- 1910s
1910s
217 births
- 1920s
1920s
283 births
- 1930s 39
1930s
39 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 283 births (52% of all-time use).
How Chiyoko 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 Chiyoko's total volume
Chiyoko vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Chiyoko by state
Where Chiyoko concentrates geographically, total births since 1909
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Hawaii | | 301 | 55.3% |
| #2 | California | | 149 | 27.4% |
| #3 | Washington | | 11 | 2.0% |
Hawaii share of Chiyoko's total US births 55.3%
Even split
301 of 544 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Chiyoko? ▼
Chiyoko has been given to 544 babies in the U.S. since 1909, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1937. 41 babies were born in 1923, its single highest year.
When was Chiyoko most popular? ▼
Chiyoko was most popular in the 1920s decade with 283 total births. The single peak year was 1923.
Where is Chiyoko most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Chiyoko are Hawaii (301 births), California (149 births), Washington (11 births).
How long has the name Chiyoko been used? ▼
Records for Chiyoko go back to 1909, giving 29 years of history through 1937.
What names are similar to Chiyoko? ▼
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 Chiyoko's data
- Chiyoko's decade-level peak was the 1920s (283 total births); usage has since declined to 39 in the 1930s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Hawaii records the most Chiyokos (301 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 Chiyoko
Nearby Names Like Chiyoko
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Chiyoko
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 Chiyoko side by side: Chiyoko vs Chiquita Chiyoko vs Chiara Chiyoko 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, 1909–1937 (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. "Chiyoko: Baby Name Since 1909 - 544 Births, Peak 1923." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/chiyoko. 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 Chiyoko 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.