Hisako is a Japanese given name for females. It is composed of two kanji characters, which are "hisashi" ( Broad ) and "ko" ( Child ). Therefore, the name Hisako means "Child of Broad". The name Hisako has been used in Japan for centuries and it was particularly popular during the Edo period (1603-1868). It is also worth noting that Hisako was the given name of Empress Dowager Shōken, who was the mother of Emperor Hirohito. Despite its traditional roots, Hisako remains a popular choice among Japanese parents today.
The name Hisako has been given to a total of 368 babies born in the United States between the years 1909 and 1938. During this period, there were fluctuations in the popularity of the name from year to year.
In 1909, there were 6 births with the name Hisako, and then there was a peak in popularity in 1923 with 30 births. After that, the number of babies named Hisako decreased, reaching its lowest point in 1934 with only 5 births.
Overall, the years between 1919 and 1927 saw the highest number of babies named Hisako, with an average of around 22 births per year during that time period.