Total births
337
Girls' name · since 1905
Misao
Since 1905, U.S. Social Security records show 337 babies named Misao, peaking in 1924. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 337
- total births
- 1905–1932
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 50%
- born in that decade
Misao is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 337 have been recorded since 1905.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Misao has been recorded 337 times among girls since 1905, 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 1905 to 1932.
- 337 total births
- 1905–1932 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 50% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
337 girls have been named Misao since 1905, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1932.
- 337
- total births
- 1905–1932
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 50%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
50% of everyone ever named Misao was born in this single decade.
1924
Single peak year
29 babies were named Misao in 1924 - its busiest year on record.
Misao's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Misao's SSA record in two at 1919 and the more recent half accounts for 62% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 38%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1909, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1924 peak of 29, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Misao at a glance
Last recorded 1932Peak year
1924
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1905
Misao popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1905–1932
- Peak year (1924)
- 29
- Annual births at peak, across 28 years of records
Misao by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Misao's strongest decade.
170 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 50% of all-time use.
Misao births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1900s 17
1900s
17 births
- 1910s
1910s
137 births
- 1920s
1920s
170 births
- 1930s 13
1930s
13 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 170 births (50% of all-time use).
Misao by state
Where Misao concentrates geographically, total births since 1905
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Hawaii | | 167 | 49.6% |
| #2 | California | | 74 | 22.0% |
Hawaii share of Misao's total US births 49.6%
Even split
167 of 337 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Misao? ▼
Misao has been given to 337 babies in the U.S. since 1905, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1932. 29 babies were born in 1924, its single highest year.
When was Misao most popular? ▼
Misao was most popular in the 1920s decade with 170 total births. The single peak year was 1924.
Where is Misao most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Misao are Hawaii (167 births), California (74 births).
How long has the name Misao been used? ▼
Misao has been recorded in Social Security data since 1905, spanning 28 years of data through 1932.
What names are similar to Misao? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Misty, Misti, Missy, Misha, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Misao's data
- Misao's decade-level peak was the 1920s (170 total births); usage has since declined to 13 in the 1930s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Hawaii records the most Misaos (167 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 Misao
Nearby Names Like Misao
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Misao
Misty Girl
#4050 84,654 births
Misti Girl
8,324 births
Missy Girl
#6208 5,776 births
Misha Girl
#2255 4,255 births
Mistie Girl
2,240 births
Compare Misao side by side: Misao vs Misty Misao vs Misti Misao vs Missy
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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, 1905–1932 (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. "Misao: Baby Name Since 1905 - 337 Births, Peak 1924." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/misao. 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 Misao 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.