girl's name
Hisako
hee-SAH-koh (Japanese)
- Origin Japanese
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 6
- Births on record 368
Hisako is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1938 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Hisako is a name of Japanese origin.
- Peaked in 1923, when 30 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1909.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Hisako Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1900s to 1930s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 6 |
| 1910s | 101 |
| 1920s | 213 |
| 1930s | 48 |
How Popular Is Hisako?
In 1938, Hisako was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Hisako
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Hisako Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Hisako over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Hisako
- Japanese hee-SAH-koh
Sibling Names for Hisako
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Hisako — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Hisako
How popular is the name Hisako?
In 1938, Hisako was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Hisako a girl's or a boy's name?
Hisako is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Hisako?
Hisako has 3 syllables.
When was Hisako most popular?
Hisako peaked in 1923, when 30 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.