girl's name
Setsuko
SET-soo-koh (Japanese)
- Origin Japanese
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Births on record 347
Setsuko is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1945 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.
- Setsuko is a name of Japanese origin.
- Peaked in 1928, when 36 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1915.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Setsuko Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 1940s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 36 |
| 1920s | 166 |
| 1930s | 129 |
| 1940s | 16 |
How Popular Is Setsuko?
In 1945, Setsuko 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 Setsuko
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Setsuko Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Setsuko over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Setsuko
- Japanese SET-soo-koh
Sibling Names for Setsuko
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Setsuko — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Setsuko
How popular is the name Setsuko?
In 1945, Setsuko 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 Setsuko a girl's or a boy's name?
Setsuko is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Setsuko?
Setsuko has 3 syllables.
When was Setsuko most popular?
Setsuko peaked in 1928, when 36 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.