How Many People Are Named Masaharu?

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

Masaharu
Very Rare
Japanese

Masaharu means 'great harmony' in Japanese, making it a rare gem among names. Only 0 people named Masaharu live in the US today, with just 1 in 2,887,644,382 Americans bearing this unique moniker. The majority of Masaharus are over 60, giving the name a decidedly older-generation vibe.

~0
Living in US
1 in 2,147,483,647
Americans
1918
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Great harmony
🌐
Origin
Japanese
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 1
Personality Traits
Harmonious Balanced Calm
1
Life Path Number

Life-path number 1 represents leadership and independence.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

101,995
Worldwide Bearers
#10,002
Global Rank
🇯🇵 Japan
101,193
🇧🇷 Brazil
247
🇺🇸 United States
208
🇮🇳 India
205
🇹🇭 Thailand
70
🇵🇭 Philippines
13
🇸🇬 Singapore
5
🇲🇾 Malaysia
5
🇨🇳 China
4
🇩🇴 Dominican Republic
4

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (50%)
♀ Female
0 (50%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 105
0
Would be under 30 (0%)
0
Would be 30–60 (0%)
48
Would be over 60 (100%)

All 48 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: 1918

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
42
Classic Feel
74
Modern Appeal
26
International
99

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

📜 Masaharu Through the Generations

Masaharu peaked in popularity in 1918 with 7 births, but since then, its usage has remained stable. With only 48 Masaharus born in the US throughout history, the name has a very small footprint. Today, most Masaharus are over 60, indicating a strong generational skew towards older individuals. This classic name, rooted in Japanese culture, continues to be a rare find in the United States, though it's much more common in Japan.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 6

✨ Similar Names to Masaharu

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Masaharu's Japanese roots

📄 About the Name Masaharu

How Many People Have the Name Masaharu?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 0 people in the United States currently share the name Masaharu. That works out to roughly 1 in every 2,147,483,647 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Masaharu a Common or Rare Name?

Masaharu 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 Masaharu Mean?

Masaharu means "great harmony" and comes from Japanese origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Masaharu in SSA data, approximately 50% are male and 50% are female.

When Was Masaharu Most Popular?

The name Masaharu reached peak popularity in 1918, with 7 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 Masaharu?

Approximately 0 people named Masaharu live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 48. That works out to roughly 1 in 2,147,483,647 Americans.

Is Masaharu a rare name?

Masaharu is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 2,147,483,647 Americans has this name.

What does the name Masaharu mean?

Masaharu means "great harmony" and comes from Japanese origins.

Is Masaharu more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 50% of people named Masaharu are male and 50% are female.

When was Masaharu most popular?

Masaharu peaked in 1918 with 7 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 US0
All-Time Births48
1 in X1 in 2,147,483,647
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age105
Peak Year1918
World Rank#10,002
Male %50%
Female %50%

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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.