Yachiyo
A feminine Japanese given name meaning "born early in the morning".
Name Census estimates that about 0 living Americans carry the first name Yachiyo. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Yachiyo today is around 0 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Yachiyo births was 1922 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Yachiyo. 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 Yachiyo. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
0
~ - Americans
Peak year
1922
7 babies that year
Average age
-
1928 SSA rank
#5,434
Tracked since 1916
Popularity
Yachiyo: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Yachiyo from the 1910s through to the 1920s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1920s, with 17 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
Yachiyo 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 Yachiyo during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Yachiyos live
Origin
Meaning and history of Yachiyo
The name Yachiyo has its origins in Japanese culture, with its earliest roots dating back to the 8th century CE. The name is derived from the Japanese words "ya," meaning night or evening, and "chiyo," meaning eternal or long-lasting. Together, Yachiyo can be interpreted to mean "eternal night" or "everlasting evening."
This name is believed to have first appeared in ancient Japanese poetry and literature, with references found in the Man'yoshu, the oldest existing collection of Japanese poetry dating back to the late 8th century. The name was often used to describe the beauty and serenity of the night sky, or to symbolize the enduring nature of love and devotion.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Yachiyo was a Japanese noblewoman who lived during the Heian period, between the late 8th and early 12th centuries. She was known for her exceptional calligraphy skills and her contributions to the development of Japanese literature.
In the 12th century, Yachiyo Kanefusa was a prominent Buddhist monk and scholar who played a significant role in the spread of Zen Buddhism in Japan. His teachings and writings had a lasting impact on the religious and cultural landscape of the country.
During the Edo period, which lasted from the early 17th to the late 19th century, Yachiyo Kiyonobu was a renowned Kabuki actor and playwright. He was celebrated for his innovative techniques and his ability to captivate audiences with his performances.
In the late 19th century, Yachiyo Hiratsuka was a pioneering feminist and writer who advocated for women's rights and gender equality. She founded the Seito Society, one of the earliest Japanese women's rights organizations, and played a crucial role in the women's movement of the time.
Another notable figure was Yachiyo Izumi, a Japanese author and poet who lived in the early 20th century. Her works explored themes of love, nature, and the human experience, and she is considered one of the most influential writers of her time.
These examples showcase the rich history and cultural significance of the name Yachiyo, which has been carried by individuals who have left a lasting impact on various aspects of Japanese society, from literature and the arts to religion and social activism.
People
Yachiyo + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Yachiyo as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with Y
Other first names starting with Y with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Yachiyo: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Yachiyo?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 0 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Yachiyo 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 - US residents.
Is Yachiyo a common name?
We classify Yachiyo as "Very Rare". It ranks above 2.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 22 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Yachiyo most popular?
The single biggest year for Yachiyo was 1922, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Yachiyo is about 0 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 Yachiyo in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Yachiyo a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Yachiyo in the SSA data are female. 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 Yachiyo still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Yachiyo 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 Yachiyo 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 people have the name Yachiyo?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.