girl's name
Masako
MAH-sah-koh (Japanese)
- Origin Japanese
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 6
- Births on record 821
Masako is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1993 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.
- Masako is a name of Japanese origin.
- Peaked in 1921, when 58 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 1.
Masako Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1900s to 1990s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 6 |
| 1910s | 293 |
| 1920s | 386 |
| 1930s | 109 |
| 1940s | 10 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 12 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 5 |
How Popular Is Masako?
In 1993, Masako 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 Masako
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Masako Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Masako over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Masako
- Japanese MAH-sah-koh
Sibling Names for Masako
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Masako — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Masako
How popular is the name Masako?
In 1993, Masako 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 Masako a girl's or a boy's name?
Masako is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Masako?
Masako has 3 syllables.
When was Masako most popular?
Masako peaked in 1921, when 58 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.