boy's name
Masanobu
mah-sah-NOH-boo (Japanese)
- Origin Japanese
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 4
- Letters 8
- Births on record 35
Masanobu is a boy's name with 4 syllables. In 1934 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.
- Masanobu is a name of Japanese origin.
- Peaked in 1926, 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.
Masanobu Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 1930s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 11 |
| 1920s | 18 |
| 1930s | 6 |
How Popular Is Masanobu?
In 1934, Masanobu 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 Masanobu
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Masanobu Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Masanobu over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Masanobu
- Japanese mah-sah-NOH-boo
Sibling Names for Masanobu
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Masanobu — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Masanobu
How popular is the name Masanobu?
In 1934, Masanobu 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 Masanobu a girl's or a boy's name?
Masanobu is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Masanobu?
Masanobu has 4 syllables.
When was Masanobu most popular?
Masanobu peaked in 1926, when 7 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.