Noriko
Gender-neutral name · Japanese
- US rank
- Unranked
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #4,376 in 1923
0 babies were named Noriko in the US in 2025.
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US births per million girls, 1923–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Noriko you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- HistoryNoriko first shows up in US birth records in 1923, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 102 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1923, when it reached #4,376.
About the name Noriko
Noriko is a gender-neutral name of Japanese origin. It has 6 letters and 3 syllables, starting with N and ending in “-iko”. US birth records list Noriko for girls from 1923 to 2016, in 25 of those 94 years. Its best year was 1923, when it ranked #4,376 among girl names. It hasn't been given to 5 or more US babies in a year since 2016, so today it's a genuinely rare choice.
Origin:Japanese names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 1.4 | 736,842 girls |
| 1970s | 3.4 | 295,858 girls |
| 1980s | 3.5 | 287,356 girls |
| 1990s | 1.0 | 980,392 girls |
| 2000s | 0.3 | 3,030,303 girls |
| 2010s | 1.0 | 1,029,412 girls |
More Japanese names
- Unisex name: Asa · healer
- Unisex name: Akira · bright, clear
- Unisex name: Mars · god of war
- Unisex name: Sora · sky
- Unisex name: Namir · leopard
- Girl name: Terra · earth
- Unisex name: Sakura · cherry blossom
- Boy name: Ken · handsome
Questions about the name Noriko
What is the origin of the name Noriko?
Noriko has Japanese roots in our records. Other Japanese names include Asa, Akira, Mars.
Is Noriko a boy or girl name?
Both. Noriko is used for boys and girls.
How popular is the name Noriko?
Noriko is rare: fewer than 5 US girls got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 2016. It peaked at #4,376 in 1923.