Tamiko
Tamiko is a girl's name of Japanese origin.
Meaning
Child of many beauties or child of the people, depending on the kanji used.
Origin and history
Tamiko is a traditional Japanese feminine name composed of kanji elements often representing beauty or people, combined with the suffix for child. It gained moderate usage in the United States during the mid-to-late 20th century. Today, it is a rare choice for modern U.S. newborns.
Popularity in the United States
3,001 babies in the United States have been named Tamiko since 1880. It ranks #3240 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- CA (12 %)
- MI (10.6 %)
- NY (10.1 %)
- GA (9.6 %)
- IL (9.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 12 |
| 1920-1930 | 46 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 643 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,901 |
| 1980-1990 | 303 |
| 1990-2000 | 80 |
| 2000-2010 | 16 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Tamiko
- Tamiko Jones: Singer
Fun facts
- In Japanese, the meaning of Tamiko changes depending on the specific kanji characters chosen to write it.
- Tamiko saw its highest usage in the United States during the 1970s before declining in popularity.