How Many People Are Named Masayo?

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

Masayo
Very Rare
Japanese

Masayo means 'beautiful' in Japanese, making it a rare gem among names. Only 0 people named Masayo live in the US today, which means just 1 in 986,399,641 Americans have this name. It's a classic, old-school name with most bearers over 60.

~0
Living in US
1 in 986,399,641
Americans
1915
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Beautiful
🌐
Origin
Japanese
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 2
Personality Traits
Graceful Refined Timeless
2
Life Path Number

Life-path number 2 symbolizes balance, harmony, and cooperation.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

91,155
Worldwide Bearers
#11,077
Global Rank
🇯🇵 Japan
90,434
🇺🇸 United States
489
🇧🇷 Brazil
76
🇹🇭 Thailand
34
🇬🇧 England
17
🇦🇺 Australia
10
🇦🇹 Austria
10
🇲🇾 Malaysia
10
🇨🇦 Canada
9
🇨🇭 Switzerland
5

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (50%)
♀ Female
0 (50%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 108
0
Would be under 30 (0%)
0
Would be 30–60 (0%)
67
Would be over 60 (100%)

All 67 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: 1915

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
48
Classic Feel
76
Modern Appeal
24
International
99

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

📜 Masayo Through the Generations

Masayo, a name steeped in tradition and beauty, has seen its peak in the early 20th century with 10 births in 1915. Today, it's considered very rare, with only 67 recorded births throughout history. The average age of those named Masayo is 108, indicating a generation that's largely over 60, with none under 30. This trend suggests a stable presence but also highlights the aging demographic associated with the name.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Hawaii 57

✨ Similar Names to Masayo

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Masayo's Japanese roots

📄 About the Name Masayo

How Many People Have the Name Masayo?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 0 people in the United States currently share the name Masayo. That works out to roughly 1 in every 986,399,641 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Masayo a Common or Rare Name?

Masayo 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 Masayo Mean?

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

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Masayo Most Popular?

The name Masayo reached peak popularity in 1915, with 10 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 Masayo?

Approximately 0 people named Masayo live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 67. That works out to roughly 1 in 986,399,641 Americans.

Is Masayo a rare name?

Masayo is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 986,399,641 Americans has this name.

What does the name Masayo mean?

Masayo means "beautiful" and comes from Japanese origins.

Is Masayo more male or female?

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

When was Masayo most popular?

Masayo peaked in 1915 with 10 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 Births67
1 in X1 in 986,399,641
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age108
Peak Year1915
World Rank#11,077
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.