Total births
923
Girls' name · since 1912
Kiyoko
923 babies named Kiyoko in U.S. Social Security records since 1912, with the highest year being 1921. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- #9603
- among girls today
- 923
- born since 1912
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 46%
- more common than other girls
923 babies have been named Kiyoko since 1912, making it today's #9603 girls' name.
Social Security Administration records show Kiyoko recorded 923 times among girls since 1912, holding rank #9603 nationally today, ahead of 46% of girls, 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 1912 to 2025.
- #9603 among girls today
- 923 born since 1912
- 1920s peak decade
- 46% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Kiyoko is currently the #9603 girls' name in America, more common than 46% of girls - 923 born since 1912, peaking in the 1920s.
- #9603
- among girls today
- 923
- born since 1912
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 46%
- more common than other girls
Kiyoko vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#9603
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 46% of names given to girls today.
1920s
Peak decade
45% of everyone ever named Kiyoko was born in this single decade.
1921
Single peak year
58 babies were named Kiyoko in 1921 - its busiest year on record.
How Kiyoko compares
923 Top 33% higher than 67% 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
Kiyoko's all-time total is 142% above the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Kiyoko | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 923 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 58 | 48 | 19,840 |
Kiyoko's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Kiyoko's full recorded timeline at 1974, 22% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 78% in the earlier half -- the name was more prevalent in its earlier era than it is today. Its quietest year on record was 1939, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1921 peak of 58 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Kiyoko at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1921
Current rank
#9,603
Active since
1912
Kiyoko popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1912–2025
- Peak year (1921)
- 58
- Annual births at peak, across 114 years of records
Kiyoko by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Kiyoko's strongest decade.
417 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 45% of all-time use.
Kiyoko births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s
1910s
207 births
- 1920s
1920s
417 births
- 1930s 88
1930s
88 births
- 1940s 5
1940s
5 births
- 1970s 22
1970s
22 births
- 1980s 30
1980s
30 births
- 1990s 17
1990s
17 births
- 2000s 27
2000s
27 births
- 2010s 57
2010s
57 births
- 2020s 53
2020s
53 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 417 births (45% of all-time use).
How Kiyoko 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 Kiyoko's total volume
Kiyoko vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Kiyoko by state
Where Kiyoko concentrates geographically, total births since 1912
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Hawaii | | 364 | 39.4% |
| #2 | California | | 244 | 26.4% |
| #3 | Washington | | 5 | 0.5% |
Hawaii share of Kiyoko's total US births 39.4%
Even split
364 of 923 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Kiyoko? ▼
Since 1912, Social Security records show 923 babies named Kiyoko. Today it holds rank #9603 among girls. Its busiest year on record was 1921, with 58 births.
When was Kiyoko most popular? ▼
Kiyoko was most popular in the 1920s decade with 417 total births. The single peak year was 1921.
Where is Kiyoko most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Kiyoko are Hawaii (364 births), California (244 births), Washington (5 births).
How long has the name Kiyoko been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Kiyoko since 1912 -- 114 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Kiyoko? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Kiya, Kiyah, Kiyomi, Kiyana, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Kiyoko's data
- Kiyoko's decade-level peak was the 1920s (417 total births); usage has since declined to 53 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Hawaii records the most Kiyokos (364 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 Kiyoko
Nearby Names Like Kiyoko
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Kiyoko
Kiya Girl
#2944 4,134 births
Kiyah Girl
#2915 2,396 births
Kiyomi Girl
#1047 2,238 births
Kiyana Girl
#4324 1,592 births
Kiyanna Girl
#8107 795 births
Compare Kiyoko side by side: Kiyoko vs Kiya Kiyoko vs Kiyah Kiyoko vs Kiyomi
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Kiyoko
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Ferris #9604
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Artemisa #9601
241 births · Peak 1928
Rosette #9605
894 births · Peak 1961
Vivan #9600
373 births · Peak 1991
Patrice #9606
34,083 births · Peak 1958
Alexander #9599
4,545 births · Peak 1988
Harumi #9607
294 births · Peak 1920
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, 1912–2025 (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. "Kiyoko: #9603 Girls' Name - 923 Births, Peak 1921." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/kiyoko. 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 Kiyoko 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.