Masako
Every Masako since 1909 — 821 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Masako
Masako is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1909, 821 American babies have been named Masako. Its peak came in 1921, when 58 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1920s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Masako stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Masako year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
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| 1940 | 5 | #4,814 |
| 1935 | 12 | #2,528 |
| 1930 | 27 | #1,519 |
| 1925 | 30 | #1,526 |
| 1920 | 47 | #1,098 |
| 1915 | 34 | #1,182 |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — |
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| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Masako
- Masako Yoshida Soccer player · b. 1957
- Masako Chiba Athlete · b. 1976
- Masako Hozumi Skater · b. 1986
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Masako in 2025?
Masako did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Masako?
821 babies have been named Masako in the United States since 1909, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Masako most popular?
Masako peaked in 1921, when 58 newborns received the name.
Is Masako a boy or girl name?
Masako is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Masako rising or falling?
Masako has been roughly stable over the past decade.
Who are famous people named Masako?
Well-known people named Masako include Masako Yoshida (soccer player), Masako Chiba (athlete), Masako Hozumi (skater).