Total births
157
Girls' name · since 1914
Matsue
Matsue has 157 recorded births since 1914 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1918 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 157
- total births
- 1914–1930
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 57%
- born in that decade
157 girls have been named Matsue since 1914, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Matsue recorded 157 times among girls since 1914, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls 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 1930.
- 157 total births
- 1914–1930 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 57% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
157 girls have been named Matsue since 1914, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1930.
- 157
- total births
- 1914–1930
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 57%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
57% of everyone ever named Matsue was born in this single decade.
1918
Single peak year
20 babies were named Matsue in 1918 - its busiest year on record.
Matsue's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Matsue splits its recorded history at 1923: 41% of all births land in the more recent half, 59% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1914 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1918 peak of 20 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Matsue at a glance
Last recorded 1930Peak year
1918
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1914
Matsue popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1914–1930
- Peak year (1918)
- 20
- Annual births at peak, across 17 years of records
Matsue by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Matsue's strongest decade.
89 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 57% of all-time use.
Matsue births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s
1910s
57 births
- 1920s
1920s
89 births
- 1930s 11
1930s
11 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 89 births (57% of all-time use).
Matsue by state
Where Matsue concentrates geographically, total births since 1914
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Hawaii | | 137 | 87.3% |
Hawaii share of Matsue's total US births 87.3%
137 of 157 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Matsue? ▼
Since 1914, Social Security records show 157 babies named Matsue. The most recent recorded year was 1930. Its busiest year on record was 1918, with 20 births.
When was Matsue most popular? ▼
Matsue was most popular in the 1920s decade with 89 total births. The single peak year was 1918.
Where is Matsue most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Matsue are Hawaii (137 births).
How long has the name Matsue been used? ▼
Records for Matsue go back to 1914, giving 17 years of history through 1930.
What names are similar to Matsue? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Mattie, Matilda, Mathilda, Matthew, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Matsue's data
- Matsue's decade-level peak was the 1920s (89 total births); usage has since declined to 11 in the 1930s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Hawaii records the most Matsues (137 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 Matsue
Nearby Names Like Matsue
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Matsue
Mattie Girl
#1052 133,079 births
Matilda Girl
#410 37,270 births
Mathilda Girl
#4560 7,527 births
Matthew Girl
#11175 5,580 births
Matilde Girl
#3969 3,220 births
Compare Matsue side by side: Matsue vs Mattie Matsue vs Matilda Matsue vs Mathilda
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1914–1930 (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. "Matsue: Baby Name Since 1914 - 157 Births, Peak 1918." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/matsue. 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 Matsue 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.