Michiko

Girl name

Michiko has been given to 1,010 babies in the U.S. since 1912. It peaked in 1924. In 2025, about 1 in 200,908 girls was named Michiko.

Meaning & origin

Borrowed from Japanese みちこ (Michiko).

Origin: Japanese

Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

1,010

Peak year

1924 (38 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1912

10-year trend

▲ +33%

Gender split

All girls

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Sibling name ideas for Michiko

Same era and popularity as Michiko, avoiding matching initials or rhymes.

Sisters

Lovetta Onalee Neola Estefana

Brothers

Cephus Remo Cosimo Fleming

FAQ

How popular is the name Michiko?

Michiko has been given to 1,010 babies in the U.S. since 1912. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Michiko peak?

Michiko peaked in 1924, when 38 babies were given the name.

Is Michiko a girl or boy name?

Michiko is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Michiko are girls).

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