Total births
265
Boys' name · since 1913
Katsumi
Katsumi has 265 recorded births since 1913 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1923 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 265
- total births
- 1913–1943
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 64%
- born in that decade
265 boys have been named Katsumi since 1913, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Katsumi recorded 265 times among boys since 1913, 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 1913 to 1943.
- 265 total births
- 1913–1943 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 64% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
265 boys have been named Katsumi since 1913, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1943.
- 265
- total births
- 1913–1943
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 64%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
64% of everyone ever named Katsumi was born in this single decade.
1923
Single peak year
28 babies were named Katsumi in 1923 - its busiest year on record.
Katsumi's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Katsumi's full recorded timeline at 1924, 46% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 54% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1931, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1923 peak of 28 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Katsumi at a glance
Last recorded 1943Peak year
1923
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1913
Katsumi popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1913–1943
- Peak year (1923)
- 28
- Annual births at peak, across 31 years of records
Katsumi popularity over time - girls
5 total births recorded since 2014 (Katsumi as girls' name)
Katsumi by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Katsumi's strongest decade.
170 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 64% of all-time use.
Katsumi births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 67
1910s
67 births
- 1920s
1920s
170 births
- 1930s 18
1930s
18 births
- 1940s 10
1940s
10 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 170 births (64% of all-time use).
Katsumi by state
Where Katsumi concentrates geographically, total births since 1913
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Hawaii | | 103 | 38.9% |
| #2 | California | | 64 | 24.2% |
Hawaii share of Katsumi's total US births 38.9%
Even split
103 of 265 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Katsumi? ▼
Katsumi has been given to 265 babies in the U.S. since 1913, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1943. 28 babies were born in 1923, its single highest year.
When was Katsumi most popular? ▼
Katsumi was most popular in the 1920s decade with 170 total births. The single peak year was 1923.
Where is Katsumi most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Katsumi are Hawaii (103 births), California (64 births).
How long has the name Katsumi been used? ▼
Katsumi has been recorded in Social Security data since 1913, spanning 31 years of data through 1943.
What names are similar to Katsumi? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Katherine, Kathleen, Kathryn, Kato, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Katsumi's data
- Katsumi's decade-level peak was the 1920s (170 total births); usage has since declined to 10 in the 1940s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Hawaii records the most Katsumis (103 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 Katsumi
Nearby Names Like Katsumi
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Katsumi
Katherine Boy
1,824 births
Kathleen Boy
1,691 births
Kathryn Boy
1,092 births
Kato Boy
#2796 860 births
Kathy Boy
739 births
Compare Katsumi side by side: Katsumi vs Katherine Katsumi vs Kathleen Katsumi vs Kathryn
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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, 1913–1943 (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. "Katsumi: Baby Name Since 1913 - 265 Births, Peak 1923." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/katsumi. 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 Katsumi 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.