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A given name in Finnish
Language context for this entry: Finnish
[ˈkɑ̝u̯ko̞] · Finnish
01 / Meaning & origin
Kauko is a masculine given name documented in Finnish. English Wiktionary records an etymology for it.
Finnish kauko- (“far away”); a component in ancient Finnish names, such as Kaukomieli, and one of the names of Lemminkäinen in the Kalevala. The given name was revived in the late 19th century. For the surname, compare Kaukonen.
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Finland, 2026: 5,167 male (rank 125). Documented as a given name in Finnish.
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03 / By the numbers
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2026 Spelling: Kauko
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Source: Digital and Population Data Services Agency · Finland — first given names of living Finnish citizens in Finland or abroad, 2026-08-03
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| Year | People | Rank | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5,167 | 125 | observed |
Statistics count the spelling “Kauko” as recorded by the publisher. When a spelling has several independent origins, the counts are not split between them. Counts measure people. Gaps are years without a published value, not zeros.
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Released 2026-08-04 · Retrieved 2026-10-15 · CC-BY-4.0
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06 / Behind the facts
Review status: Source-reported — no editorial review recorded yet. Last data change 2026-10-17.
Finland — first given names of living Finnish citizens in Finland or abroad, 2026-08-03
Digital and Population Data Services Agency (DVV), Finland · CC-BY-4.0 · retrieved 2026-10-15
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