How Many People Are Named Setsuko?
Complete statistics for the name Setsuko: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Setsuko is a Japanese feminine name meaning "temperate child" or "faithful child," and it's beautifully poetic in its simplicity. Only about 40 people in the US carry this name today, making it roughly 1 in 8,209,748 Americans. Its peak came in 1928 with 36 births, and the average bearer is an remarkable 98 years old.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 2 traditionally represents harmony, partnership, and diplomacy. It's associated with individuals who are naturally cooperative, sensitive to others, and skilled at bringing people together.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 98All 347 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: 1928Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Setsuko Through the Generations
Setsuko tells a very specific generational story in the United States. It's a name that arrived almost entirely through early 20th-century Japanese immigration, peaking in 1928 with 36 births recorded that year. Across all of American history, only 347 babies have received this name, and today just 40 bearers are estimated to be living. Every single one of those 347 births falls into the over-60 category, with zero bearers under 30 and zero between 30 and 60. That means the name hasn't been given to a US baby in decades. The average age of 98 makes Setsuko one of the oldest-skewing names you'll find in any database. Globally, it's a different picture, as the name ranks #11,667 worldwide with 85,704 living bearers, almost all concentrated in Japan where it's been a traditional favorite. In America, though, Setsuko sits in the "very rare" tier and shows a stable but essentially dormant trend. It's a name that captures a particular moment in US immigration history.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Setsuko's Japanese roots
📄 About the Name Setsuko
How Many People Have the Name Setsuko?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 40 people in the United States currently share the name Setsuko. That works out to roughly 1 in every 8,209,748 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Setsuko a Common or Rare Name?
Setsuko 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 Setsuko Mean?
Setsuko means "Temperate or faithful child" and comes from Japanese origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 2.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Setsuko in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Setsuko Most Popular?
The name Setsuko reached peak popularity in 1928, with 36 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 Setsuko?
Approximately 40 people named Setsuko live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 347. That works out to roughly 1 in 8,209,748 Americans.
Is Setsuko a rare name?
Setsuko is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 8,209,748 Americans has this name.
What does the name Setsuko mean?
Setsuko means "Temperate or faithful child" and comes from Japanese origins.
Is Setsuko more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Setsuko are male and 100% are female.
When was Setsuko most popular?
Setsuko peaked in 1928 with 36 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.