How Many People Are Named Katsuko?

Complete statistics for the name Katsuko: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Katsuko
Very Rare
Japanese

Katsuko means 'victory' in Japanese, making it a rare gem among names. Only two people named Katsuko live in the US today, which is just 1 in 207,454,533 Americans! The majority of those named Katsuko are over 60, showing how it's a name deeply rooted in older generations.

~2
Living in US
1 in 207,454,533
Americans
1929
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Victory
🌐
Origin
Japanese
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 8
Personality Traits
Strong Determined Resilient
8
Life Path Number

Life-path number 8 symbolizes power, authority, and success.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

254,148
Worldwide Bearers
#4,135
Global Rank
🇯🇵 Japan
253,285
🇺🇸 United States
553
🇧🇷 Brazil
274
🇹🇭 Thailand
6
🇨🇦 Canada
5
🇬🇧 England
3
🇸🇪 Sweden
3
🇵🇪 Peru
3
🇦🇺 Australia
2
🇵🇭 Philippines
2

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
2 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 101
0
Would be under 30 (0%)
0
Would be 30–60 (0%)
49
Would be over 60 (100%)

All 49 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1929

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
42
Classic Feel
67
Modern Appeal
33
International
100

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Katsuko Through the Generations

Katsuko, a name that peaked in popularity in 1929 with eight births, has seen a stable presence through the decades. With only 49 total births recorded in the US since then, it's clear that Katsuko remains a very rare choice. Today, the name is predominantly held by individuals over 60, indicating its strong association with the older generation. This unique distribution suggests that Katsuko is a name that bridges classic and modern sensibilities, though it's far from being a mainstream selection.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Hawaii 5

✨ Similar Names to Katsuko

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Katsuko's Japanese roots

📄 About the Name Katsuko

How Many People Have the Name Katsuko?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 2 people in the United States currently share the name Katsuko. That works out to roughly 1 in every 207,454,533 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Katsuko a Common or Rare Name?

Katsuko is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Katsuko Mean?

Katsuko means "victory" and comes from Japanese origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Katsuko in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Katsuko Most Popular?

The name Katsuko reached peak popularity in 1929, with 8 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Katsuko?

Approximately 2 people named Katsuko live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 49. That works out to roughly 1 in 207,454,533 Americans.

Is Katsuko a rare name?

Katsuko is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 207,454,533 Americans has this name.

What does the name Katsuko mean?

Katsuko means "victory" and comes from Japanese origins.

Is Katsuko more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Katsuko are male and 100% are female.

When was Katsuko most popular?

Katsuko peaked in 1929 with 8 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US2
All-Time Births49
1 in X1 in 207,454,533
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age101
Peak Year1929
World Rank#4,135
Male %0%
Female %100%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.