Total births
253
Boys' name · since 1914
Saburo
253 babies named Saburo in U.S. Social Security records since 1914, with the highest year being 1925. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 253
- total births
- 1914–1937
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 68%
- born in that decade
253 boys have been named Saburo since 1914, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Saburo has been recorded 253 times among boys since 1914, 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 1914 to 1937.
- 253 total births
- 1914–1937 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 68% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
253 boys have been named Saburo since 1914, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1937.
- 253
- total births
- 1914–1937
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 68%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
68% of everyone ever named Saburo was born in this single decade.
1925
Single peak year
28 babies were named Saburo in 1925 - its busiest year on record.
Saburo's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Saburo's full recorded timeline at 1923, 53% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 47% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1937, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1925 peak of 28 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Saburo at a glance
Last recorded 1937Peak year
1925
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1914
Saburo popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1914–1937
- Peak year (1925)
- 28
- Annual births at peak, across 24 years of records
Saburo by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Saburo's strongest decade.
173 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 68% of all-time use.
Saburo births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 61
1910s
61 births
- 1920s
1920s
173 births
- 1930s 19
1930s
19 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 173 births (68% of all-time use).
Saburo by state
Where Saburo concentrates geographically, total births since 1914
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Hawaii | | 112 | 44.3% |
| #2 | California | | 60 | 23.7% |
Hawaii share of Saburo's total US births 44.3%
Even split
112 of 253 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Saburo? ▼
253 babies have been named Saburo since 1914. It was last recorded in 1937. The peak year was 1925 with 28 births.
When was Saburo most popular? ▼
Saburo was most popular in the 1920s decade with 173 total births. The single peak year was 1925.
Where is Saburo most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Saburo are Hawaii (112 births), California (60 births).
How long has the name Saburo been used? ▼
Records for Saburo go back to 1914, giving 24 years of history through 1937.
What names are similar to Saburo? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Sabastian, Sabino, Sabian, Sabir, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Saburo's data
- Saburo's decade-level peak was the 1920s (173 total births); usage has since declined to 19 in the 1930s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Hawaii records the most Saburos (112 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 Saburo
Nearby Names Like Saburo
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Saburo
Sabastian Boy
#3706 3,671 births
Sabino Boy
#9946 1,887 births
Sabian Boy
#8500 952 births
Sabir Boy
#3825 818 births
Sabas Boy
#12440 739 births
Compare Saburo side by side: Saburo vs Sabastian Saburo vs Sabino Saburo vs Sabian
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, 1914–1937 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Saburo: Baby Name Since 1914 - 253 Births, Peak 1925." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/saburo. 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 Saburo 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.