Total births
133
Boys' name · since 1914
Masayoshi
133 babies named Masayoshi in U.S. Social Security records since 1914, with the highest year being 1918. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 133
- total births
- 1914–1929
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 59%
- born in that decade
Masayoshi sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 133 recorded since 1914.
Social Security Administration records show Masayoshi recorded 133 times among boys since 1914, 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 1914 to 1929.
- 133 total births
- 1914–1929 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 59% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
133 boys have been named Masayoshi since 1914, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1929.
- 133
- total births
- 1914–1929
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 59%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
59% of everyone ever named Masayoshi was born in this single decade.
1918
Single peak year
13 babies were named Masayoshi in 1918 - its busiest year on record.
Masayoshi's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Masayoshi's full recorded timeline at 1921, 50% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 50% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1929, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1918 peak of 13 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Masayoshi at a glance
Last recorded 1929Peak year
1918
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1914
Masayoshi popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1914–1929
- Peak year (1918)
- 13
- Annual births at peak, across 16 years of records
Masayoshi by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Masayoshi's strongest decade.
79 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 59% of all-time use.
Masayoshi births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s
1910s
54 births
- 1920s
1920s
79 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 79 births (59% of all-time use).
Masayoshi by state
Where Masayoshi concentrates geographically, total births since 1914
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Hawaii | | 81 | 60.9% |
| #2 | California | | 10 | 7.5% |
Hawaii share of Masayoshi's total US births 60.9%
Even split
81 of 133 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Masayoshi? ▼
Masayoshi has been given to 133 babies in the U.S. since 1914, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1929. 13 babies were born in 1918, its single highest year.
When was Masayoshi most popular? ▼
Masayoshi was most popular in the 1920s decade with 79 total births. The single peak year was 1918.
Where is Masayoshi most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Masayoshi are Hawaii (81 births), California (10 births).
How long has the name Masayoshi been used? ▼
Records for Masayoshi go back to 1914, giving 16 years of history through 1929.
What names are similar to Masayoshi? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Mason, Massimo, Masen, Masyn, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Masayoshi's data
- Hawaii records the most Masayoshis (81 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 Masayoshi
Nearby Names Like Masayoshi
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Masayoshi
Mason Boy
#42 342,583 births
Massimo Boy
#887 4,026 births
Masen Boy
#2816 3,243 births
Masyn Boy
#2467 1,501 births
Massiah Boy
#1954 1,451 births
Compare Masayoshi side by side: Masayoshi vs Mason Masayoshi vs Massimo Masayoshi vs Masen
Related Names
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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, 1914–1929 (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. "Masayoshi: Baby Name Since 1914 - 133 Births, Peak 1918." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/masayoshi. 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 Masayoshi 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.