Misao
Every Misao since 1905 — 337 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Misao
Misao 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 1905, 337 American babies have been named Misao. Its peak came in 1924, when 29 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 Misao stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Misao year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
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| 1930 | 8 | #3,560 |
| 1925 | 15 | #2,459 |
| 1920 | 28 | #1,574 |
| 1915 | 16 | #2,024 |
| 1910 | 5 | #2,670 |
| 1905 | 6 | #1,854 |
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| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Misao
- Misao Tamai Soccer player · 1903–1978
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Misao in 2025?
Misao 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 Misao?
337 babies have been named Misao in the United States since 1905, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Misao most popular?
Misao peaked in 1924, when 29 newborns received the name.
Is Misao a boy or girl name?
Misao is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Misao rising or falling?
Misao has been roughly stable over the past decade.
Who are famous people named Misao?
Well-known people named Misao include Misao Tamai (soccer player).