Meaning and history
Yuko is a Japanese feminine name whose meaning depends on the kanji. Common writings include 優子, “gentle” or “excellent child,” 裕子, “abundant child,” and 祐子, “helpful” or “blessed child,” among many others. Long vowels may be romanized Yūko, so spelling conventions vary. Notable bearers include Japanese actor Yūko Takeuchi and politician Yūko Obuchi. Exact interpretation requires the bearer’s original characters.
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20072007: 5 births, rank #17,636
In 2007, 5 babies were recorded with the name Yuko, ranking #17,636 among girls.