Total births
111
Girls' name · since 1915
Matsuko
Matsuko has 111 recorded births since 1915 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1916 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 111
- total births
- 1915–1927
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 55%
- born in that decade
111 girls have been named Matsuko since 1915, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Matsuko has been recorded 111 times among girls since 1915, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1920s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1915 to 1927.
- 111 total births
- 1915–1927 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 55% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
111 girls have been named Matsuko since 1915, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1927.
- 111
- total births
- 1915–1927
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 55%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
55% of everyone ever named Matsuko was born in this single decade.
1916
Single peak year
18 babies were named Matsuko in 1916 - its busiest year on record.
Matsuko's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Matsuko splits its recorded history at 1921: 45% of all births land in the more recent half, 55% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1917 (6 births) -- compare that against the 1916 peak of 18 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Matsuko at a glance
Last recorded 1927Peak year
1916
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1915
Matsuko popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1915–1927
- Peak year (1916)
- 18
- Annual births at peak, across 13 years of records
Matsuko by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Matsuko's strongest decade.
61 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 55% of all-time use.
Matsuko births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s
1910s
50 births
- 1920s
1920s
61 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 61 births (55% of all-time use).
Matsuko by state
Where Matsuko concentrates geographically, total births since 1915
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Hawaii | | 72 | 64.9% |
| #2 | California | | 8 | 7.2% |
Hawaii share of Matsuko's total US births 64.9%
Even split
72 of 111 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Matsuko? ▼
Matsuko has been given to 111 babies in the U.S. since 1915, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1927. 18 babies were born in 1916, its single highest year.
When was Matsuko most popular? ▼
Matsuko was most popular in the 1920s decade with 61 total births. The single peak year was 1916.
Where is Matsuko most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Matsuko are Hawaii (72 births), California (8 births).
How long has the name Matsuko been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Matsuko since 1915 -- 13 years through the most recent 1927 data.
What names are similar to Matsuko? ▼
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 Matsuko's data
- Hawaii records the most Matsukos (72 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 Matsuko
Nearby Names Like Matsuko
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Matsuko
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 Matsuko side by side: Matsuko vs Mattie Matsuko vs Matilda Matsuko 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, 1915–1927 (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. "Matsuko: Baby Name Since 1915 - 111 Births, Peak 1916." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/matsuko. 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 Matsuko 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.