boy's name
Masuo
mah-SOO-oh (Japanese)
- Origin Japanese
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 3
- Letters 5
- Births on record 35
Masuo is a boy's name with 3 syllables. In 1927 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.
- Masuo is a name of Japanese origin.
- Peaked in 1920, when 11 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1917.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Masuo Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 1920s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 6 |
| 1920s | 29 |
How Popular Is Masuo?
In 1927, Masuo 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 Masuo
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Masuo Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Masuo over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Masuo
- Japanese mah-SOO-oh
Sibling Names for Masuo
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Masuo — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Masuo
How popular is the name Masuo?
In 1927, Masuo 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 Masuo a girl's or a boy's name?
Masuo is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Masuo?
Masuo has 3 syllables.
When was Masuo most popular?
Masuo peaked in 1920, when 11 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.