Total births
147
Boys' name · since 1909
Hisao
Since 1909, U.S. Social Security records show 147 babies named Hisao, peaking in 1922. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 147
- total births
- 1909–1932
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 69%
- born in that decade
147 boys have been named Hisao since 1909, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Hisao recorded 147 times among boys since 1909, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1920s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1909 to 1932.
- 147 total births
- 1909–1932 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 69% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
147 boys have been named Hisao since 1909, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1932.
- 147
- total births
- 1909–1932
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 69%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
69% of everyone ever named Hisao was born in this single decade.
1922
Single peak year
17 babies were named Hisao in 1922 - its busiest year on record.
Hisao's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Hisao's full recorded timeline at 1924, 53% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 47% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1909, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1922 peak of 17 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Hisao at a glance
Last recorded 1932Peak year
1922
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1909
Hisao popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1909–1932
- Peak year (1922)
- 17
- Annual births at peak, across 24 years of records
Hisao by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Hisao's strongest decade.
102 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 69% of all-time use.
Hisao births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1900s 5
1900s
5 births
- 1910s 20
1910s
20 births
- 1920s
1920s
102 births
- 1930s 20
1930s
20 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 102 births (69% of all-time use).
Hisao by state
Where Hisao concentrates geographically, total births since 1909
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Hawaii | | 82 | 55.8% |
| #2 | California | | 16 | 10.9% |
Hawaii share of Hisao's total US births 55.8%
Even split
82 of 147 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Hisao? ▼
Since 1909, Social Security records show 147 babies named Hisao. The most recent recorded year was 1932. Its busiest year on record was 1922, with 17 births.
When was Hisao most popular? ▼
Hisao was most popular in the 1920s decade with 102 total births. The single peak year was 1922.
Where is Hisao most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Hisao are Hawaii (82 births), California (16 births).
How long has the name Hisao been used? ▼
Records for Hisao go back to 1909, giving 24 years of history through 1932.
What names are similar to Hisao? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Hisham, Hisashi, Hishaam. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Hisao's data
- Hisao's decade-level peak was the 1920s (102 total births); usage has since declined to 20 in the 1930s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Hawaii records the most Hisaos (82 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Hawaii names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Hisao
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Compare Hisao side by side: Hisao vs Hisham Hisao vs Hisashi Hisao vs Hishaam
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1909–1932 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Hisao: Baby Name Since 1909 - 147 Births, Peak 1922." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/hisao. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Hisao draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.