Masao
Masao is a boy's name of Japanese origin.
Meaning
Righteous man, true man, or elegant man (depending on the kanji used).
Origin and history
Masao is a traditional Japanese masculine given name. Its meaning varies depending on the kanji characters used to write it, often combining elements representing justice, truth, or elegance with male suffixes. In the United States, it was primarily registered in the mid-20th century among Japanese American communities.
Popularity in the United States
1,018 babies in the United States have been named Masao since 1880. It ranks #3665 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- HI (59.2 %)
- CA (36.9 %)
- WA (3.3 %)
- OR (0.57 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 10 |
| 1910-1920 | 400 |
| 1920-1930 | 453 |
| 1930-1940 | 114 |
| 1940-1950 | 11 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 5 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 7 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 18 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Masao
- Masao Miyamoto: Psychiatrist, Author
- Masao Koga: Composer, Musician
Fun facts
- Like many Japanese names, Masao can be written with various kanji combinations, such as 正夫 (righteous man) or 雅夫 (elegant man).
- Historical SSA data shows peak usage of the name in the early-to-mid 20th century, largely within Japanese American families.