Total births
439
Girls' name · since 1912
Yaeko
Since 1912, U.S. Social Security records show 439 babies named Yaeko, peaking in 1922. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 439
- total births
- 1912–1936
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 58%
- born in that decade
Yaeko is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 439 have been recorded since 1912.
Yaeko has 439 recorded births among girls since 1912, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, though it falls outside today's most-used girls names, busiest in the 1920s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1912 to 1936.
- 439 total births
- 1912–1936 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 58% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
439 girls have been named Yaeko since 1912, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1936.
- 439
- total births
- 1912–1936
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 58%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
58% of everyone ever named Yaeko was born in this single decade.
1922
Single peak year
31 babies were named Yaeko in 1922 - its busiest year on record.
Yaeko's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Yaeko's full recorded timeline at 1924, 51% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 49% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1912, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1922 peak of 31 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Yaeko at a glance
Last recorded 1936Peak year
1922
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1912
Yaeko popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1912–1936
- Peak year (1922)
- 31
- Annual births at peak, across 25 years of records
Yaeko by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Yaeko's strongest decade.
253 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 58% of all-time use.
Yaeko births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s
1910s
108 births
- 1920s
1920s
253 births
- 1930s 78
1930s
78 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 253 births (58% of all-time use).
Yaeko by state
Where Yaeko concentrates geographically, total births since 1912
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Hawaii | | 285 | 64.9% |
| #2 | California | | 51 | 11.6% |
| #3 | Washington | | 5 | 1.1% |
Hawaii share of Yaeko's total US births 64.9%
Even split
285 of 439 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Yaeko? ▼
Since 1912, Social Security records show 439 babies named Yaeko. The most recent recorded year was 1936. Its busiest year on record was 1922, with 31 births.
When was Yaeko most popular? ▼
Yaeko was most popular in the 1920s decade with 253 total births. The single peak year was 1922.
Where is Yaeko most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Yaeko are Hawaii (285 births), California (51 births), Washington (5 births).
How long has the name Yaeko been used? ▼
Yaeko has been recorded in Social Security data since 1912, spanning 25 years of data through 1936.
What names are similar to Yaeko? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Yael, Yaeli, Yaelis, Yaelle, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Yaeko's data
- Yaeko's decade-level peak was the 1920s (253 total births); usage has since declined to 78 in the 1930s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Hawaii records the most Yaekos (285 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 Yaeko
Nearby Names Like Yaeko
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Yaeko
Yael Girl
#1594 4,501 births
Yaeli Girl
#6569 260 births
Yaelis Girl
#14500 157 births
Yaelle Girl
49 births
Yaelin Girl
40 births
Compare Yaeko side by side: Yaeko vs Yael Yaeko vs Yaeli Yaeko vs Yaelis
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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, 1912–1936 (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. "Yaeko: Baby Name Since 1912 - 439 Births, Peak 1922." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/yaeko. 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 Yaeko 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.