Yuko

Yuko is a girl's name of Portuguese 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.

Yuko at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Portuguese
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Yuko

Yuko belongs to the Portuguese 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, Yuko first appears in Social Security records in 1969. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #4418 in 1969, and in 2024 0 babies received the name — 157 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Yuko in US records

First recorded (US)
1969
Best US rank
#4418 in 1969
Peak year
1986
Total since 1880
157

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Yuko mean?

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

Is Yuko a boy or girl name?

Yuko is a girl name.

What origin is the name Yuko?

Yuko comes from the Portuguese tradition.

How popular is the name Yuko?

Yuko first appears in US records in 1969. Its best-ever ranking was #4418 in 1969, 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.