Total births
1,320
Girls' name · since 1916
Mariko
1,320 babies named Mariko in U.S. Social Security records since 1916, with the highest year being 1984. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- #11198
- among girls today
- 1,320
- born since 1916
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 37%
- more common than other girls
Mariko currently ranks #11198 among girls' names in America, with 1,320 babies recorded since 1916.
Social Security Administration records show Mariko recorded 1,320 times among girls since 1916, holding rank #11198 nationally today, ahead of 37% of girls, peaking in the 1980s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1916 to 2025.
- #11198 among girls today
- 1,320 born since 1916
- 1980s peak decade
- 37% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Mariko is currently the #11198 girls' name in America, more common than 37% of girls - 1,320 born since 1916, peaking in the 1980s.
- #11198
- among girls today
- 1,320
- born since 1916
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 37%
- more common than other girls
Mariko vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#11198
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 37% of names given to girls today.
1980s
Peak decade
36% of everyone ever named Mariko was born in this single decade.
1984
Single peak year
57 babies were named Mariko in 1984 - its busiest year on record.
How Mariko compares
1,320 Top 27% higher than 73% 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
Mariko's all-time total is 3x the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Mariko | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,320 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 57 | 48 | 19,840 |
Mariko's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Mariko's full recorded timeline at 1986, 52% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 48% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1963, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1984 peak of 57 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Mariko at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1984
Current rank
#11,198
Active since
1916
Mariko popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1916–2025
- Peak year (1984)
- 57
- Annual births at peak, across 110 years of records
Mariko popularity over time - boys
6 total births recorded since 1986 (Mariko as boys' name)
Mariko by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Mariko's strongest decade.
475 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 36% of all-time use.
Mariko births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 20
1910s
20 births
- 1920s 66
1920s
66 births
- 1930s 7
1930s
7 births
- 1950s 22
1950s
22 births
- 1960s 61
1960s
61 births
- 1970s 150
1970s
150 births
- 1980s
1980s
475 births
- 1990s
1990s
255 births
- 2000s 121
2000s
121 births
- 2010s 103
2010s
103 births
- 2020s 40
2020s
40 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 475 births (36% of all-time use).
How Mariko 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 Mariko's total volume
Mariko vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Mariko by state
Where Mariko concentrates geographically, total births since 1916
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 354 | 26.8% |
| #2 | New York | | 40 | 3.0% |
| #3 | Washington | | 37 | 2.8% |
| #4 | Hawaii | | 8 | 0.6% |
California share of Mariko's total US births 26.8%
Even split
354 of 1,320 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Mariko? ▼
Mariko has been given to 1,320 babies in the U.S. since 1916, according to SSA data. Among girls, it ranks #11198 as of the latest data. 57 babies were born in 1984, its single highest year.
When was Mariko most popular? ▼
Mariko was most popular in the 1980s decade with 475 total births. The single peak year was 1984.
Where is Mariko most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Mariko are California (354 births), New York (40 births), Washington (37 births).
How long has the name Mariko been used? ▼
Records for Mariko go back to 1916, giving 110 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Mariko? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Mary, Margaret, Maria, Martha, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Mariko's data
- Mariko's decade-level peak was the 1980s (475 total births); usage has since declined to 40 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Marikos (354 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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 Mariko
Nearby Names Like Mariko
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Mariko
Mary Girl
#131 4,141,481 births
Margaret Girl
#119 1,264,774 births
Maria Girl
#74 566,111 births
Martha Girl
#666 551,741 births
Marie Girl
#632 540,077 births
Compare Mariko side by side: Mariko vs Mary Mariko vs Margaret Mariko vs Maria
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Mariko
Anola #11197
256 births · Peak 2021
Chancey #11199
505 births · Peak 1991
Bennette #11196
74 births · Peak 1952
Ward #11200
98 births · Peak 2025
Nathan #11195
1,774 births · Peak 1985
Sharlene #11201
12,175 births · Peak 1956
Janita #11194
1,837 births · Peak 1963
Tobie #11202
1,390 births · Peak 1975
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, 1916–2025 (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. "Mariko: #11198 Girls' Name - 1,320 Births, Peak 1984." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/mariko. 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 Mariko 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.