Total births
71
Unisex name · since 1974
Maiko
Since 1974, U.S. Social Security records show 71 babies named Maiko, peaking in 1992. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 71
- total births
- 1974–2003
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 44%
- born in that decade
71 girls have been named Maiko since 1974, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Maiko recorded 71 times among girls since 1974, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1990s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1974 to 2003.
- 71 total births
- 1974–2003 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 44% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
71 girls have been named Maiko since 1974, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2003.
- 71
- total births
- 1974–2003
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 44%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
44% of everyone ever named Maiko was born in this single decade.
1992
Single peak year
8 babies were named Maiko in 1992 - its busiest year on record.
Maiko's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Maiko's SSA record in two at 1990 and the more recent half accounts for 51% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 49%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1974, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1992 peak of 8, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Maiko at a glance
Last recorded 2003Peak year
1992
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1974
Maiko popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1974–2003
- Peak year (1992)
- 8
- Annual births at peak, across 30 years of records
Maiko popularity over time - boys
45 total births recorded since 1997 (Maiko as boys' name)
Maiko by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Maiko's strongest decade.
31 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 44% of all-time use.
Maiko births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
18 births
- 1980s
1980s
17 births
- 1990s
1990s
31 births
- 2000s 5
2000s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 31 births (44% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Maiko? ▼
Since 1974, Social Security records show 71 babies named Maiko. The most recent recorded year was 2003. Its busiest year on record was 1992, with 8 births.
When was Maiko most popular? ▼
Maiko was most popular in the 1990s decade with 31 total births. The single peak year was 1992.
Is Maiko a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Maiko is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 71 births, and as a boy's name it has 45 births.
How long has the name Maiko been used? ▼
Maiko has been recorded in Social Security data since 1974, spanning 30 years of data through 2003.
What names are similar to Maiko? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Maia, Maisie, Maira, Mai, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Maiko's data
- Maiko's decade-level peak was the 1990s (31 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- 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 Maiko
Nearby Names Like Maiko
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Maiko
Maia Girl
#460 18,200 births
Maisie Girl
#256 12,954 births
Maira Girl
#2758 6,341 births
Mai Girl
#3229 5,677 births
Maite Girl
#1043 4,466 births
Compare Maiko side by side: Maiko vs Maia Maiko vs Maisie Maiko vs Maira
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, 1974–2003 (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. "Maiko: Baby Name Since 1974 - 71 Births, Peak 1992." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/maiko. 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 Maiko 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.