Total births
242
Boys' name · since 1913
Nobuo
Since 1913, U.S. Social Security records show 242 babies named Nobuo, peaking in 1921. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 242
- total births
- 1913–1938
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 62%
- born in that decade
242 boys have been named Nobuo since 1913, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Nobuo has been recorded 242 times among boys since 1913, though it is not among the currently most-used boys 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 1913 to 1938.
- 242 total births
- 1913–1938 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 62% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
242 boys have been named Nobuo since 1913, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1938.
- 242
- total births
- 1913–1938
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 62%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
62% of everyone ever named Nobuo was born in this single decade.
1921
Single peak year
23 babies were named Nobuo in 1921 - its busiest year on record.
Nobuo's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Nobuo's SSA record in two at 1923 and the more recent half accounts for 50% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 50%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1933, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1921 peak of 23, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Nobuo at a glance
Last recorded 1938Peak year
1921
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1913
Nobuo popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1913–1938
- Peak year (1921)
- 23
- Annual births at peak, across 26 years of records
Nobuo by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Nobuo's strongest decade.
151 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 62% of all-time use.
Nobuo births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s
1910s
67 births
- 1920s
1920s
151 births
- 1930s 24
1930s
24 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 151 births (62% of all-time use).
Nobuo by state
Where Nobuo concentrates geographically, total births since 1913
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Hawaii | | 113 | 46.7% |
| #2 | California | | 51 | 21.1% |
| #3 | Washington | | 5 | 2.1% |
Hawaii share of Nobuo's total US births 46.7%
Even split
113 of 242 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Nobuo? ▼
Nobuo has been given to 242 babies in the U.S. since 1913, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1938. 23 babies were born in 1921, its single highest year.
When was Nobuo most popular? ▼
Nobuo was most popular in the 1920s decade with 151 total births. The single peak year was 1921.
Where is Nobuo most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Nobuo are Hawaii (113 births), California (51 births), Washington (5 births).
How long has the name Nobuo been used? ▼
Records for Nobuo go back to 1913, giving 26 years of history through 1938.
What names are similar to Nobuo? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Noble, Noboru, Nobel, Noberto, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Nobuo's data
- Nobuo's decade-level peak was the 1920s (151 total births); usage has since declined to 24 in the 1930s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Hawaii records the most Nobuos (113 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 Nobuo
Nearby Names Like Nobuo
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Nobuo
Noble Boy
#1231 9,775 births
Noboru Boy
484 births
Nobel Boy
#7836 276 births
Noberto Boy
47 births
Nobert Boy
37 births
Compare Nobuo side by side: Nobuo vs Noble Nobuo vs Noboru Nobuo vs Nobel
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, 1913–1938 (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. "Nobuo: Baby Name Since 1913 - 242 Births, Peak 1921." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/nobuo. 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 Nobuo 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.