boy's name
Masaru
mah-SAH-roo (Japanese)
- Origin Japanese
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 3
- Letters 6
- Births on record 447
Masaru is a boy's name with 3 syllables. In 1992 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.
- Masaru is a name of Japanese origin.
- Peaked in 1917, when 31 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1912.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Masaru Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 1990s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 139 |
| 1920s | 245 |
| 1930s | 48 |
| 1940s | 10 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 5 |
How Popular Is Masaru?
In 1992, Masaru 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 Masaru
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Masaru Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Masaru over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Masaru
- Japanese mah-SAH-roo
Sibling Names for Masaru
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Masaru — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Masaru
How popular is the name Masaru?
In 1992, Masaru 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 Masaru a girl's or a boy's name?
Masaru is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Masaru?
Masaru has 3 syllables.
When was Masaru most popular?
Masaru peaked in 1917, when 31 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.