Total births
405
Girls' name · since 1913
Teruko
405 babies named Teruko in U.S. Social Security records since 1913, with the highest year being 1927. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 405
- total births
- 1913–1981
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 57%
- born in that decade
Teruko is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 405 have been recorded since 1913.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Teruko has been recorded 405 times among girls since 1913, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1920s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1913 to 1981.
- 405 total births
- 1913–1981 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 57% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
405 girls have been named Teruko since 1913, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1981.
- 405
- total births
- 1913–1981
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 57%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
57% of everyone ever named Teruko was born in this single decade.
1927
Single peak year
45 babies were named Teruko in 1927 - its busiest year on record.
Teruko's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Teruko's full recorded timeline at 1927, 43% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 57% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1936, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1927 peak of 45 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Teruko at a glance
Last recorded 1981Peak year
1927
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1913
Teruko popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1913–1981
- Peak year (1927)
- 45
- Annual births at peak, across 69 years of records
Teruko by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Teruko's strongest decade.
230 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 57% of all-time use.
Teruko births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 89
1910s
89 births
- 1920s
1920s
230 births
- 1930s 65
1930s
65 births
- 1970s 13
1970s
13 births
- 1980s 8
1980s
8 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 230 births (57% of all-time use).
Teruko by state
Where Teruko concentrates geographically, total births since 1913
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Hawaii | | 141 | 34.8% |
| #2 | California | | 133 | 32.8% |
Hawaii share of Teruko's total US births 34.8%
Even split
141 of 405 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Teruko? ▼
Teruko has been given to 405 babies in the U.S. since 1913, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1981. 45 babies were born in 1927, its single highest year.
When was Teruko most popular? ▼
Teruko was most popular in the 1920s decade with 230 total births. The single peak year was 1927.
Where is Teruko most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Teruko are Hawaii (141 births), California (133 births).
How long has the name Teruko been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Teruko since 1913 -- 69 years through the most recent 1981 data.
What names are similar to Teruko? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Teresa, Terri, Terry, Teri, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Teruko's data
- Teruko's decade-level peak was the 1920s (230 total births); usage has since declined to 8 in the 1980s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Hawaii records the most Terukos (141 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 Teruko
Nearby Names Like Teruko
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Teruko
Teresa Girl
#860 416,044 births
Terri Girl
#5039 146,113 births
Terry Girl
#9578 96,955 births
Teri Girl
#10364 43,957 births
Terrie Girl
19,729 births
Compare Teruko side by side: Teruko vs Teresa Teruko vs Terri Teruko vs Terry
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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, 1913–1981 (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. "Teruko: Baby Name Since 1913 - 405 Births, Peak 1927." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/teruko. 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 Teruko 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.