Boy nameNot in the current top chartsFalling
Masao
//mɑˈsɑˌoʊ//
3 syllablesPeak year: 19185 lettersStarts with M
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Masao's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Masao's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Masao |
|---|---|
| 1907 | 5 |
| 1908 | 5 |
| 1911 | 5 |
| 1912 | 23 |
| 1913 | 28 |
| 1914 | 40 |
| 1915 | 42 |
| 1916 | 57 |
| 1917 | 61 |
| 1918 | 81 |
| 1919 | 63 |
| 1920 | 51 |
| 1921 | 60 |
| 1922 | 68 |
| 1923 | 57 |
| 1924 | 59 |
| 1925 | 36 |
| 1926 | 34 |
| 1927 | 33 |
| 1928 | 31 |
| 1929 | 24 |
| 1930 | 24 |
| 1931 | 10 |
| 1932 | 19 |
| 1933 | 13 |
| 1934 | 8 |
| 1935 | 12 |
| 1936 | 7 |
| 1937 | 10 |
| 1938 | 11 |
| 1940 | 5 |
| 1941 | 6 |
| 1960 | 5 |
| 1982 | 7 |
| 2011 | 8 |
| 2013 | 5 |
| 2019 | 5 |
Masao through the decades
- Masao peaked in 1918, when 81 babies were named Masao in the US.
- The 1920s were Masao's strongest decade, averaging 45 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (1936–2019), use of Masao has fallen 67% compared to the 10 years before that.