Total births
30
Boys' name · since 1917
Jitsuo
30 babies named Jitsuo in U.S. Social Security records since 1917, with the highest year being 1924. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 30
- total births
- 1917–1931
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 43%
- born in that decade
30 boys have been named Jitsuo since 1917, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Jitsuo recorded 30 times among boys since 1917, 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 1917 to 1931.
- 30 total births
- 1917–1931 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 43% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
30 boys have been named Jitsuo since 1917, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1931.
- 30
- total births
- 1917–1931
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 43%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
43% of everyone ever named Jitsuo was born in this single decade.
1924
Single peak year
8 babies were named Jitsuo in 1924 - its busiest year on record.
Jitsuo's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Jitsuo splits its recorded history at 1922: 60% of all births land in the more recent half, 40% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1922 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1924 peak of 8 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Jitsuo at a glance
Last recorded 1931Peak year
1924
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1917
Jitsuo popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1917–1931
- Peak year (1924)
- 8
- Annual births at peak, across 15 years of records
Jitsuo by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Jitsuo's strongest decade.
13 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 43% of all-time use.
Jitsuo births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s
1910s
12 births
- 1920s
1920s
13 births
- 1930s 5
1930s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 13 births (43% of all-time use).
Jitsuo by state
Where Jitsuo concentrates geographically, total births since 1917
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Hawaii | | 24 | 80.0% |
Hawaii share of Jitsuo's total US births 80.0%
24 of 30 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Jitsuo? ▼
30 babies have been named Jitsuo since 1917. It was last recorded in 1931. The peak year was 1924 with 8 births.
When was Jitsuo most popular? ▼
Jitsuo was most popular in the 1920s decade with 13 total births. The single peak year was 1924.
Where is Jitsuo most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Jitsuo are Hawaii (24 births).
How long has the name Jitsuo been used? ▼
Records for Jitsuo go back to 1917, giving 15 years of history through 1931.
What names are similar to Jitsuo? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Jiten, Jitesh, Jitu. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Jitsuo's data
- Jitsuo's usage has stayed within range of its 1920s decade-level peak (13 total births) through the 1930s (5) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Hawaii records the most Jitsuos (24 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 Jitsuo
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Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Jitsuo
Compare Jitsuo side by side: Jitsuo vs Jiten Jitsuo vs Jitesh Jitsuo vs Jitu
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Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1917–1931 (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. "Jitsuo: Baby Name Since 1917 - 30 Births, Peak 1924." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/jitsuo. 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 Jitsuo 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 July 2026.