boy's name
Mamoru
mah-MOH-roo (Japanese)
- Origin Japanese
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 3
- Letters 6
- Births on record 182
Mamoru is a boy's name with 3 syllables. In 1937 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.
- Mamoru is a name of Japanese origin.
- Peaked in 1924, when 16 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1915.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Mamoru Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 1930s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 39 |
| 1920s | 116 |
| 1930s | 27 |
How Popular Is Mamoru?
In 1937, Mamoru 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 Mamoru
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Mamoru Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Mamoru over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Mamoru
- Japanese mah-MOH-roo
Sibling Names for Mamoru
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Mamoru — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Mamoru
How popular is the name Mamoru?
In 1937, Mamoru 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 Mamoru a girl's or a boy's name?
Mamoru is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Mamoru?
Mamoru has 3 syllables.
When was Mamoru most popular?
Mamoru peaked in 1924, when 16 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.