boy's name
Masaharu
mah-sah-HAH-roo (Japanese)
- Origin Japanese
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 4
- Letters 8
- Births on record 48
Masaharu is a boy's name with 4 syllables. In 1926 it was given to 6 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.
- Masaharu is a name of Japanese origin.
- Peaked in 1918, when 7 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1917.
- 4 syllables, with the stress on syllable 3.
Masaharu Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 1920s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 18 |
| 1920s | 30 |
How Popular Is Masaharu?
In 1926, Masaharu was given to 6 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 Masaharu
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Masaharu Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Masaharu over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Masaharu
- Japanese mah-sah-HAH-roo
Sibling Names for Masaharu
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Masaharu — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Masaharu
How popular is the name Masaharu?
In 1926, Masaharu was given to 6 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 Masaharu a girl's or a boy's name?
Masaharu is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Masaharu?
Masaharu has 4 syllables.
When was Masaharu most popular?
Masaharu peaked in 1918, when 7 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.