Jeiko
A Japanese unisex name with possible meanings of "obedient child" or "upright, flourishing child."
Name Census estimates that about 12 living Americans carry the first name Jeiko. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jeiko today is around 5 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jeiko births was 2024 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jeiko. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Jeiko. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
12
~ 1 in 28,562,862 Americans
Peak year
2024
7 babies that year
Average age
5
years old
2024 SSA rank
#10,304
Tracked since 2018
Popularity
Jeiko: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Jeiko from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 7 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Jeiko by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Jeiko during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Jeiko
The name Jeiko has its origins in the ancient Japanese language, dating back to the 8th century AD. It is believed to be derived from the Japanese words "jei," meaning "blessing," and "ko," meaning "child." This combination suggests that Jeiko was a name given to children who were considered a blessing or a precious gift.
During the Heian period (794-1185 AD) in Japan, the name Jeiko was frequently used among the aristocratic classes. It was mentioned in several literary works of the time, including the famous collection of poems, the "Kokin Wakashu," compiled in the early 10th century.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Jeiko was a Buddhist monk who lived in the 12th century. Known as Jeiko Shonin, he was renowned for his teachings and is believed to have founded several temples in the Kyoto region.
In the 16th century, a famous samurai warrior named Jeiko Miyamoto gained recognition for his bravery and loyalty to the Tokugawa Shogunate. He was involved in several significant battles during the Sengoku period (1467-1615), a time of constant warfare between feudal lords in Japan.
During the Edo period (1603-1868), a renowned artist named Jeiko Hokusai made significant contributions to the ukiyo-e woodblock print tradition. Born in 1760, Hokusai is best known for his iconic work "The Great Wave off Kanagawa," which has become a symbol of Japanese art worldwide.
Another notable figure with the name Jeiko was a 19th-century scholar and calligrapher named Jeiko Tanaka (1835-1912). He was highly regarded for his expertise in the traditional Japanese art of calligraphy and was appointed as a tutor to members of the imperial family.
During the Meiji era (1868-1912), a prominent politician and diplomat named Jeiko Yoshida (1859-1935) played a crucial role in shaping Japan's foreign policy and establishing diplomatic relations with Western nations.
While the name Jeiko has its roots in ancient Japanese culture, it has also been used in other parts of the world, albeit to a lesser extent. In some cases, the name may have been adopted or adapted from the Japanese language, reflecting the cultural exchange and influence that has occurred throughout history.
People
Jeiko + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jeiko as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with J
Other first names starting with J with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Jeiko: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jeiko?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 12 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jeiko going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 28,562,862 US residents.
Is Jeiko a common name?
We classify Jeiko as "Very Rare". It ranks above 32.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 12 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jeiko most popular?
The single biggest year for Jeiko was 2024, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jeiko is about 5 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Jeiko in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jeiko a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jeiko in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Jeiko still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jeiko in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Jeiko can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many Americans are named Jeiko?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.