Nobuko

Nobuko is a girl's name of Japanese origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. It is a rare choice in US records.

Nobuko at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Japanese
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Nobuko

Nobuko belongs to the Japanese tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Nobuko first appears in Social Security records in 1915. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #1466 in 1924, and in 2024 0 babies received the name — 371 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Nobuko in US records

First recorded (US)
1915
Best US rank
#1466 in 1924
Peak year
1924
Total since 1880
371

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Nobuko mean?

The meaning of Nobuko is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its Japanese origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Nobuko a boy or girl name?

Nobuko is a girl name.

What origin is the name Nobuko?

Nobuko comes from the Japanese tradition.

How popular is the name Nobuko?

Nobuko first appears in US records in 1915. Its best-ever ranking was #1466 in 1924, and 0 babies were given the name in 2024.

Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. If you spot an error, write to [email protected] — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.