boy's name
Masashi
mah-SAH-shee (Japanese)
- Origin Japanese
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Births on record 146
Masashi is a boy's name with 3 syllables. In 1995 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.
- Masashi is a name of Japanese origin.
- Peaked in 1921, when 13 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1913.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Masashi Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 1990s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 42 |
| 1920s | 74 |
| 1930s | 7 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 13 |
| 1990s | 10 |
How Popular Is Masashi?
In 1995, Masashi 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 Masashi
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Masashi Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Masashi over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Masashi
- Japanese mah-SAH-shee
Sibling Names for Masashi
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Masashi — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Masashi
How popular is the name Masashi?
In 1995, Masashi 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 Masashi a girl's or a boy's name?
Masashi is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Masashi?
Masashi has 3 syllables.
When was Masashi most popular?
Masashi peaked in 1921, when 13 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.