Total births
113
Boys' name · since 1916
Tsuneo
113 babies named Tsuneo in U.S. Social Security records since 1916, with the highest year being 1921. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 113
- total births
- 1916–1930
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 73%
- born in that decade
113 boys have been named Tsuneo since 1916, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Tsuneo recorded 113 times among boys since 1916, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1920s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1916 to 1930.
- 113 total births
- 1916–1930 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 73% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
113 boys have been named Tsuneo since 1916, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1930.
- 113
- total births
- 1916–1930
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 73%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
73% of everyone ever named Tsuneo was born in this single decade.
1921
Single peak year
15 babies were named Tsuneo in 1921 - its busiest year on record.
Tsuneo's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Tsuneo splits its recorded history at 1923: 58% of all births land in the more recent half, 42% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1917 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1921 peak of 15 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Tsuneo at a glance
Last recorded 1930Peak year
1921
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1916
Tsuneo popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1916–1930
- Peak year (1921)
- 15
- Annual births at peak, across 15 years of records
Tsuneo by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Tsuneo's strongest decade.
82 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 73% of all-time use.
Tsuneo births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 26
1910s
26 births
- 1920s
1920s
82 births
- 1930s 5
1930s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 82 births (73% of all-time use).
Tsuneo by state
Where Tsuneo concentrates geographically, total births since 1916
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Hawaii | | 63 | 55.8% |
Hawaii share of Tsuneo's total US births 55.8%
63 of 113 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Tsuneo? ▼
113 babies have been named Tsuneo since 1916. It was last recorded in 1930. The peak year was 1921 with 15 births.
When was Tsuneo most popular? ▼
Tsuneo was most popular in the 1920s decade with 82 total births. The single peak year was 1921.
Where is Tsuneo most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Tsuneo are Hawaii (63 births).
How long has the name Tsuneo been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Tsuneo since 1916 -- 15 years through the most recent 1930 data.
What names are similar to Tsuneo? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Tsutomu, Tsugio, Tsubasa, Tsuyoshi, and 1 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Tsuneo's data
- Tsuneo's decade-level peak was the 1920s (82 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 1930s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Hawaii records the most Tsuneos (63 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 Tsuneo
Nearby Names Like Tsuneo
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Tsuneo
Tsutomu Boy
352 births
Tsugio Boy
123 births
Tsubasa Boy
39 births
Tsuyoshi Boy
34 births
Tsukasa Boy
25 births
Compare Tsuneo side by side: Tsuneo vs Tsutomu Tsuneo vs Tsugio Tsuneo vs Tsubasa
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, 1916–1930 (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. "Tsuneo: Baby Name Since 1916 - 113 Births, Peak 1921." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/tsuneo. 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 Tsuneo 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.