Nezuko Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Japanese
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Nezuko means 'child of the cat' in Japanese.
Meaning of the Name Nezuko
Nezuko is a Japanese name that means 'child of the cat'. It is derived from the combination of the words 'neko', meaning 'cat', and 'ko', meaning 'child'. The name is most commonly associated with the character Nezuko Kamado from the popular manga and anime series 'Demon Slayer'. Nezuko's character is known for her fierce determination and protective nature towards her family.
Popularity of the Name Nezuko
The popularity for the name Nezuko peaked in popularity in the year 2022 with 29 births, which ranked number 8,401 out of 29,174 unique names for that year. Nezuko had the most female births in 2022 with 29, which ranked number 4,654 out of 17,660 female names for that year.
Nationwide Popularity of Nezuko
Popularity of Nezuko by State
Among females, Nezuko was most popular in Western states with 5 births in the region. It was most commonly used in CA, with 5 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Nezuko. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 3211 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Nezuko
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