Total births
67
Girls' name · since 1977
Naoko
Since 1977, U.S. Social Security records show 67 babies named Naoko, peaking in 1982. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 67
- total births
- 1977–1993
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 54%
- born in that decade
Naoko sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 67 recorded since 1977.
Social Security Administration records show Naoko recorded 67 times among girls since 1977, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, 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 1977 to 1993.
- 67 total births
- 1977–1993 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 54% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
67 girls have been named Naoko since 1977, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 1993.
- 67
- total births
- 1977–1993
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 54%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
54% of everyone ever named Naoko was born in this single decade.
1982
Single peak year
9 babies were named Naoko in 1982 - its busiest year on record.
Naoko's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Naoko splits its recorded history at 1983: 52% of all births land in the more recent half, 48% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1977 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1982 peak of 9 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Naoko at a glance
Last recorded 1993Peak year
1982
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1977
Naoko popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1977–1993
- Peak year (1982)
- 9
- Annual births at peak, across 17 years of records
Naoko by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Naoko's strongest decade.
36 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 54% of all-time use.
Naoko births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 12
1970s
12 births
- 1980s
1980s
36 births
- 1990s
1990s
19 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 36 births (54% of all-time use).
Naoko by state
Where Naoko concentrates geographically, total births since 1977
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 5 | 7.5% |
California share of Naoko's total US births 7.5%
5 of 67 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Naoko? ▼
67 babies have been named Naoko since 1977. It was last recorded in 1993. The peak year was 1982 with 9 births.
When was Naoko most popular? ▼
Naoko was most popular in the 1980s decade with 36 total births. The single peak year was 1982.
Where is Naoko most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Naoko are California (5 births).
How long has the name Naoko been used? ▼
Records for Naoko go back to 1977, giving 17 years of history through 1993.
What names are similar to Naoko? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Naomi, Naoma, Naomie, Naomy, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Naoko's data
- Naoko's usage has stayed within range of its 1980s decade-level peak (36 total births) through the 1990s (19) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Naokos (5 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 Naoko
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Naomy Girl
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Naomia Girl
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Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1977–1993 (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. "Naoko: Baby Name Since 1977 - 67 Births, Peak 1982." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/naoko. 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 Naoko 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 July 2026.