How Many People Are Named Masaki?

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

Masaki
Very Rare
Japanese

Masaki means 'correct style' in Japanese, making it a rare gem among names, with only 1 in 1,438,188 Americans sharing it. That's just 229 people today, giving it a very unique flair. The majority, 58%, are under 30, showing its modern appeal.

~444
Living in US
1 in 746,507
Americans
2006
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Correct style
🌐
Origin
Japanese
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 9
Personality Traits
Refined Determined Confident
9
Life Path Number

Life-path number 9 represents completion and fulfillment, symbolizing the end of cycles and the beginning of new ones.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

377,443
Worldwide Bearers
#2,760
Global Rank
🇯🇵 Japan
375,117
🇺🇸 United States
656
🇹🇭 Thailand
555
🇧🇷 Brazil
210
🇰🇪 Kenya
141
🇮🇳 India
102
🇩🇪 Germany
77
🇨🇩 DR Congo
68
🇨🇦 Canada
50
🇳🇬 Nigeria
46

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
229 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 32
148
Would be under 30 (58%)
88
Would be 30–60 (34%)
21
Would be over 60 (8%)

All 257 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: 2006

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Slowly declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
71
Classic Feel
21
Modern Appeal
99
International
100

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

📜 Masaki Through the Generations

Masaki saw its peak popularity in 2006 with 11 births, marking a high point for this name. Today, there are 229 Masakis living in the United States, with most falling within the 30-60 age range. This distribution suggests that while Masaki is still relatively new, it's becoming more established, though it's slowly declining in usage.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 5

⭐ Famous People Named Masaki

Masaki is a Japanese given name. Notable people with the name include:Masaki Aiba , Japanese singer, actor, television personality, radio host and dancer Masaki Batoh , Japanese member of the band Ghost Masaki Chugo , Japanese professional football manager and former player Masaki Doi , Japanese politician Masaki Ejima , Japanese pole vaulter Masaki Eto , Japanese sport wrestler Masaki Fujihata , Japanese sound, installation, and interactive artist Masaki Fujita , Japanese para-cyclist Masaki Fukai , Japanese former footballer Masaki Haruna , known as Klaha, Japanese former singer-songwriter …

Full list on Wikipedia →

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Masaki's Japanese roots

📄 About the Name Masaki

How Many People Have the Name Masaki?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 444 people in the United States currently share the name Masaki. That works out to roughly 1 in every 746,507 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Masaki a Common or Rare Name?

Masaki 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 Masaki Mean?

Masaki means "correct style" and comes from Japanese origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Masaki Most Popular?

The name Masaki reached peak popularity in 2006, with 11 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.

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 Masaki?

Approximately 444 people named Masaki live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 444. That works out to roughly 1 in 746,507 Americans.

Is Masaki a rare name?

Masaki is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 746,507 Americans has this name.

What does the name Masaki mean?

Masaki means "correct style" and comes from Japanese origins.

Is Masaki more male or female?

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

When was Masaki most popular?

Masaki peaked in 2006 with 11 births that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.

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 US444
All-Time Births444
1 in X1 in 746,507
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age32
Peak Year2006
World Rank#2,760
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.