Total births
347
Girls' name · since 1915
Setsuko
Setsuko has 347 recorded births since 1915 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1928 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 347
- total births
- 1915–1945
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 48%
- born in that decade
Setsuko sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 347 recorded since 1915.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Setsuko has been recorded 347 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 1945.
- 347 total births
- 1915–1945 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 48% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
347 girls have been named Setsuko since 1915, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1945.
- 347
- total births
- 1915–1945
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 48%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
48% of everyone ever named Setsuko was born in this single decade.
1928
Single peak year
36 babies were named Setsuko in 1928 - its busiest year on record.
Setsuko's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Setsuko's full recorded timeline at 1929, 49% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 51% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1915, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1928 peak of 36 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Setsuko at a glance
Last recorded 1945Peak year
1928
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1915
Setsuko popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1915–1945
- Peak year (1928)
- 36
- Annual births at peak, across 31 years of records
Setsuko by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Setsuko's strongest decade.
166 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 48% of all-time use.
Setsuko births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 36
1910s
36 births
- 1920s
1920s
166 births
- 1930s
1930s
129 births
- 1940s 16
1940s
16 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 166 births (48% of all-time use).
Setsuko by state
Where Setsuko concentrates geographically, total births since 1915
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Hawaii | | 145 | 41.8% |
| #2 | California | | 118 | 34.0% |
Hawaii share of Setsuko's total US births 41.8%
Even split
145 of 347 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Setsuko? ▼
Setsuko has been given to 347 babies in the U.S. since 1915, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1945. 36 babies were born in 1928, its single highest year.
When was Setsuko most popular? ▼
Setsuko was most popular in the 1920s decade with 166 total births. The single peak year was 1928.
Where is Setsuko most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Setsuko are Hawaii (145 births), California (118 births).
How long has the name Setsuko been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Setsuko since 1915 -- 31 years through the most recent 1945 data.
What names are similar to Setsuko? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Seth, Setareh, Setayesh, Seta, and 3 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Setsuko's data
- Setsuko's decade-level peak was the 1920s (166 total births); usage has since declined to 16 in the 1940s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Hawaii records the most Setsukos (145 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 Setsuko
Nearby Names Like Setsuko
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Setsuko
Seth Girl
495 births
Setareh Girl
#12524 232 births
Setayesh Girl
#11901 126 births
Seta Girl
20 births
Seteria Girl
11 births
Compare Setsuko side by side: Setsuko vs Seth Setsuko vs Setareh Setsuko vs Setayesh
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1915–1945 (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. "Setsuko: Baby Name Since 1915 - 347 Births, Peak 1928." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/setsuko. 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 Setsuko 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.