Find out how popular the first name Yoshiko has been for the last 34 years (from 1974 to 2007) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Yoshiko by gender

Based on the last 34 years of data, Yoshiko is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2007, there were 7 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Yoshiko.

The history of the first name Yoshiko

The name Yoshiko is a Japanese given name that originated in the late 19th century. It is a combination of the Japanese words "yo" meaning "good" or "positive" and "shiko" meaning "child" or "offspring".

The earliest recorded use of the name Yoshiko dates back to the Meiji period in Japan, which lasted from 1868 to 1912. During this time, Japan underwent a period of rapid modernization and westernization, and many new names were created or adapted from existing Japanese words.

One of the earliest known individuals with the name Yoshiko was Yoshiko Kawashima, a Japanese novelist and feminist activist who lived from 1907 to 1948. She was a prominent figure in the early 20th century Japanese women's movement and wrote several influential works on gender equality and women's rights.

Another notable Yoshiko in history was Yoshiko Uchida, an American writer and author of children's books who was born in 1921 and died in 1992. She was known for her depictions of the Japanese-American experience during World War II, including her famous book "Journey to Topaz".

In the field of music, Yoshiko Kawashima was a Japanese singer and actress who was active in the 1950s and 1960s. She was best known for her roles in several popular Japanese musicals and for her hit song "Ame no Waltz" (Rain Waltz).

Yoshiko Tanaka was a Japanese figure skater who competed in the 1960s and 1970s. She won numerous national and international competitions, including the Japanese Figure Skating Championships multiple times and a silver medal at the 1968 Winter Olympics in Grenoble, France.

Finally, Yoshiko Yamaguchi was a Japanese actress and singer who rose to fame in the 1940s and 1950s. She was known for her roles in several classic Japanese films, including "Rashomon" and "Ugetsu Monogatari", and was considered one of the most popular and influential actresses of her time in Japan.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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