Total births
371
Girls' name · since 1915
Nobuko
371 babies named Nobuko in U.S. Social Security records since 1915, with the highest year being 1924. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 371
- total births
- 1915–1941
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 63%
- born in that decade
Nobuko is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 371 have been recorded since 1915.
Social Security Administration records show Nobuko recorded 371 times among girls since 1915, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, 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 1915 to 1941.
- 371 total births
- 1915–1941 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 63% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
371 girls have been named Nobuko since 1915, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1941.
- 371
- total births
- 1915–1941
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 63%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
63% of everyone ever named Nobuko was born in this single decade.
1924
Single peak year
33 babies were named Nobuko in 1924 - its busiest year on record.
Nobuko's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Nobuko's SSA record in two at 1927 and the more recent half accounts for 36% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 64%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1937, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1924 peak of 33, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Nobuko at a glance
Last recorded 1941Peak year
1924
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1915
Nobuko popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1915–1941
- Peak year (1924)
- 33
- Annual births at peak, across 27 years of records
Nobuko by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Nobuko's strongest decade.
234 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 63% of all-time use.
Nobuko births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 62
1910s
62 births
- 1920s
1920s
234 births
- 1930s 63
1930s
63 births
- 1940s 12
1940s
12 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 234 births (63% of all-time use).
Nobuko by state
Where Nobuko concentrates geographically, total births since 1915
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Hawaii | | 156 | 42.0% |
| #2 | California | | 115 | 31.0% |
Hawaii share of Nobuko's total US births 42.0%
Even split
156 of 371 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Nobuko? ▼
Nobuko has been given to 371 babies in the U.S. since 1915, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1941. 33 babies were born in 1924, its single highest year.
When was Nobuko most popular? ▼
Nobuko was most popular in the 1920s decade with 234 total births. The single peak year was 1924.
Where is Nobuko most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Nobuko are Hawaii (156 births), California (115 births).
How long has the name Nobuko been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Nobuko since 1915 -- 27 years through the most recent 1941 data.
What names are similar to Nobuko? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Nobie, Noble, Nobia, Nobue, and 2 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Nobuko's data
- Nobuko's decade-level peak was the 1920s (234 total births); usage has since declined to 12 in the 1940s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Hawaii records the most Nobukos (156 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 Nobuko
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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, 1915–1941 (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. "Nobuko: Baby Name Since 1915 - 371 Births, Peak 1924." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/nobuko. 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 Nobuko 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.