How Many People Are Named Masanobu?

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

Masanobu
Very Rare
Japanese

Masanobu means 'great diligence' and is incredibly rare, with only 1 person bearing this name out of 372,099,317 Americans. Almost all Masanobus are over 60, making it a name strongly associated with older generations.

~1
Living in US
1 in 372,099,317
Americans
1926
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Great diligence
🌐
Origin
Japanese
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 5
Personality Traits
Diligent Persevering
5
Life Path Number

Life-path number 5 symbolizes adaptability and versatility.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

97,548
Worldwide Bearers
#10,427
Global Rank
🇯🇵 Japan
97,081
🇺🇸 United States
164
🇧🇷 Brazil
161
🇹🇭 Thailand
79
🇸🇩 Sudan
16
🇨🇦 Canada
7
🇨🇳 China
7
🇸🇬 Singapore
3
🇲🇽 Mexico
3
🇹🇼 Taiwan
3

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
1 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 102
0
Would be under 30 (0%)
0
Would be 30–60 (0%)
35
Would be over 60 (100%)

All 35 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: 1926

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
36
Classic Feel
68
Modern Appeal
32
International
99

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

📜 Masanobu Through the Generations

Masanobu peaked in popularity in 1926 with just 7 births, reflecting its very niche status. Today, there's only one estimated to be alive in the United States, highlighting how uncommon the name has become. The majority of those named Masanobu are over 60, indicating a strong generational skew towards older individuals.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Hawaii 17

✨ Similar Names to Masanobu

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Masanobu's Japanese roots

📄 About the Name Masanobu

How Many People Have the Name Masanobu?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1 people in the United States currently share the name Masanobu. That works out to roughly 1 in every 372,099,317 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Masanobu a Common or Rare Name?

Masanobu 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 Masanobu Mean?

Masanobu means "great diligence" and comes from Japanese origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Masanobu Most Popular?

The name Masanobu reached peak popularity in 1926, 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 Masanobu?

Approximately 1 people named Masanobu live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 35. That works out to roughly 1 in 372,099,317 Americans.

Is Masanobu a rare name?

Masanobu is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 372,099,317 Americans has this name.

What does the name Masanobu mean?

Masanobu means "great diligence" and comes from Japanese origins.

Is Masanobu more male or female?

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

When was Masanobu most popular?

Masanobu peaked in 1926 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 US1
All-Time Births35
1 in X1 in 372,099,317
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age102
Peak Year1926
World Rank#10,427
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.