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Worldwide, キョウコ (Kyoko , キョウコ , Kyouko ) is a common gender-neutral forename. The first name キョウコ is characteristic of Japan, where it is quite a rare dominantly boy's, but infrequently girly name, Hong Kong, where it is a rare female name, and the United States. In absolute terms, it is the most numerous in Japan, the United States, and Indonesia. More frequently, キョウコ is the last name as well as the forename.
キョウコ is also a popular name for the fictitious and mythical characters: Kyoko Kirigiri , the main character from the Danganronpa video game series, Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc; Kyoko Sakura , the fictional character from Puella Magi Madoka Magica, Puella Magi Madoka☆Magica; Kyoko Otonashi , the Maison Ikkoku character; Kyoko Yamate , the fictional character from D4DJ, D4DJ First Mix and Kyouko Shirafuji , the Working!!'s character, and in many other works.