How Many People Are Named Kazuo?

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

Kazuo
Very Rare
Japanese

Kazuo means 'happy' in Japanese, making it a rare gem among names. Only 44 people named Kazuo live in the US today, and that's just 1 in 7,512,190 Americans! The majority of these folks are over 60, with the peak year being 1921.

~44
Living in US
1 in 7,512,190
Americans
1921
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Happy
🌐
Origin
Japanese
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 2
Personality Traits
Calm Content
2
Life Path Number

Traditionally, life-path number 2 represents balance and harmony.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

764,432
Worldwide Bearers
#1,237
Global Rank
🇯🇵 Japan
760,469
🇧🇷 Brazil
2,016
🇺🇸 United States
1,293
🇹🇭 Thailand
272
🇨🇦 Canada
70
🇩🇴 Dominican Republic
49
🇵🇭 Philippines
27
🇬🇧 England
19
🇲🇾 Malaysia
17
🇵🇾 Paraguay
16

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
44 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 100
24
Would be under 30 (3%)
0
Would be 30–60 (0%)
733
Would be over 60 (97%)

All 757 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: 1921

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
84
Classic Feel
77
Modern Appeal
23
International
100

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

📜 Kazuo Through the Generations

Kazuo has been a name that's seen its fair share of history, with its peak popularity hitting way back in 1921 when 57 babies were given this moniker. Fast forward to today, and you'll find that most people named Kazuo are over 60, with only 24 under-30s. This makes it a classic, old-school name that's remained stable through the years, with a significant 97% of its bearers being part of the older generation.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Hawaii 299
California 285
Washington 15

✨ Similar Names to Kazuo

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Kazuo's Japanese roots

📄 About the Name Kazuo

How Many People Have the Name Kazuo?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 44 people in the United States currently share the name Kazuo. That works out to roughly 1 in every 7,512,190 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Kazuo a Common or Rare Name?

Kazuo 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 Kazuo Mean?

Kazuo means "happy" and comes from Japanese origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 2.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Kazuo Most Popular?

The name Kazuo reached peak popularity in 1921, with 57 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 Kazuo?

Approximately 44 people named Kazuo live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 757. That works out to roughly 1 in 7,512,190 Americans.

Is Kazuo a rare name?

Kazuo is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 7,512,190 Americans has this name.

What does the name Kazuo mean?

Kazuo means "happy" and comes from Japanese origins.

Is Kazuo more male or female?

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

When was Kazuo most popular?

Kazuo peaked in 1921 with 57 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 US44
All-Time Births757
1 in X1 in 7,512,190
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age100
Peak Year1921
World Rank#1,237
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.