boy's name
Mitsuo
MEET-soo-oh (Japanese)
- Origin Japanese
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 3
- Letters 6
- Births on record 521
Mitsuo is a boy's name with 3 syllables. In 1940 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.
- Mitsuo is a name of Japanese origin.
- Peaked in 1925, when 40 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 1.
Mitsuo Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 1940s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 124 |
| 1920s | 321 |
| 1930s | 71 |
| 1940s | 5 |
How Popular Is Mitsuo?
In 1940, Mitsuo 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 Mitsuo
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Mitsuo Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Mitsuo over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Mitsuo
- Japanese MEET-soo-oh
Sibling Names for Mitsuo
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Mitsuo — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Mitsuo
How popular is the name Mitsuo?
In 1940, Mitsuo 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 Mitsuo a girl's or a boy's name?
Mitsuo is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Mitsuo?
Mitsuo has 3 syllables.
When was Mitsuo most popular?
Mitsuo peaked in 1925, when 40 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.