Total births
618
Girls' name · since 1912
Sumiko
618 babies named Sumiko in U.S. Social Security records since 1912, with the highest year being 1927. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 618
- total births
- 1912–2011
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 48%
- born in that decade
618 girls have been named Sumiko since 1912, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Sumiko recorded 618 times among girls since 1912, 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 1912 to 2011.
- 618 total births
- 1912–2011 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 48% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
618 girls have been named Sumiko since 1912, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 2011.
- 618
- total births
- 1912–2011
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 48%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
48% of everyone ever named Sumiko was born in this single decade.
1927
Single peak year
39 babies were named Sumiko in 1927 - its busiest year on record.
Sumiko's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Sumiko splits its recorded history at 1934: 27% of all births land in the more recent half, 73% in the earlier half, leaning more toward its earlier era than today's. The single quietest year was 1944 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1927 peak of 39 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Sumiko at a glance
Last recorded 2011Peak year
1927
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1912
Sumiko popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1912–2011
- Peak year (1927)
- 39
- Annual births at peak, across 100 years of records
Sumiko by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Sumiko's strongest decade.
296 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 48% of all-time use.
Sumiko births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 76
1910s
76 births
- 1920s
1920s
296 births
- 1930s
1930s
123 births
- 1940s 11
1940s
11 births
- 1970s 25
1970s
25 births
- 1980s 55
1980s
55 births
- 1990s 11
1990s
11 births
- 2000s 16
2000s
16 births
- 2010s 5
2010s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 296 births (48% of all-time use).
How Sumiko 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 Sumiko's total volume
Sumiko vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Sumiko by state
Where Sumiko concentrates geographically, total births since 1912
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Hawaii | | 217 | 35.1% |
| #2 | California | | 179 | 29.0% |
| #3 | Texas | | 5 | 0.8% |
Hawaii share of Sumiko's total US births 35.1%
Even split
217 of 618 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Sumiko? ▼
618 babies have been named Sumiko since 1912. It was last recorded in 2011. The peak year was 1927 with 39 births.
When was Sumiko most popular? ▼
Sumiko was most popular in the 1920s decade with 296 total births. The single peak year was 1927.
Where is Sumiko most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Sumiko are Hawaii (217 births), California (179 births), Texas (5 births).
How long has the name Sumiko been used? ▼
Records for Sumiko go back to 1912, giving 100 years of history through 2011.
What names are similar to Sumiko? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Summer, Sumaya, Sumer, Sumayyah, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Sumiko's data
- Sumiko's decade-level peak was the 1920s (296 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Hawaii records the most Sumikos (217 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 Sumiko
Nearby Names Like Sumiko
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Sumiko
Summer Girl
#142 91,321 births
Sumaya Girl
#2648 2,142 births
Sumer Girl
1,527 births
Sumayyah Girl
#4145 955 births
Sumaiya Girl
#5088 588 births
Compare Sumiko side by side: Sumiko vs Summer Sumiko vs Sumaya Sumiko vs Sumer
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, 1912–2011 (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. "Sumiko: Baby Name Since 1912 - 618 Births, Peak 1927." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/sumiko. 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 Sumiko 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.