Girl · #13,441 in 2026

Masako

Masako is a feminine Japanese given name. Notable people with the name include:Empress Masako of Japan (雅子皇后) Princess Masako (恒久王妃昌子内親王), (1888–1940), 6th daughter of Emperor Meiji Masako Asada , Japanese diver Masako Bandō , Japanese novelist Masako Chiba , Japanese long-distance runner Masako Doi , Japanese judoka Masako Ebisu , Japanese voice actress Masako Eguchi , Japanese luger Masako…

Current Rank
#13,441
Peak Rank
#969 (1921)
Total Babies
821
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1909
First Year
1993
Last Year
1921
Peak Year
#969
Peak Rank
821
Total Count
33
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Masako

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Masako is a feminine Japanese given name. Notable people with the name include:Empress Masako of Japan (雅子皇后) Princess Masako (恒久王妃昌子内親王), (1888–1940), 6th daughter of Emperor Meiji Masako Asada , Japanese diver Masako Bandō , Japanese novelist Masako Chiba , Japanese long-distance runner Masako Doi , Japanese judoka Masako Ebisu , Japanese voice actress Masako Eguchi , Japanese luger Masako…

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The Story of Masako

Masako first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1909, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1921, when 58 Masakos were born — ranking #969 that year. As of 2026, Masako ranks #13,441 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 821 Masakos have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1900s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Masako

Phonetically similar names — useful when Masako is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Masako

What does the name Masako mean?
Masako is a feminine Japanese given name. Notable people with the name include:Empress Masako of Japan (雅子皇后) Princess Masako (恒久王妃昌子内親王), (1888–1940), 6th daughter of Emperor Meiji Masako Asada , Japanese diver Masako Bandō , Japanese novelist Masako Chiba , Japanese long-distance runner Masako Doi , Japanese judoka Masako Ebisu , Japanese voice actress Masako Eguchi , Japanese luger Masako…
How popular is Masako in 2026?
In 2026, Masako ranks #13,441 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Masako most popular?
Masako reached its peak popularity in 1921, ranking #969 that year with 58 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Masako most popular?
Masako has historically been most popular in Hawaii, Washington, California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Masako.
Is Masako a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Masako is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Masako?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Masako include Maye, Gertha, Augustina. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Masako

Masako is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1909 and has accumulated 821 births in the dataset. Masako's peak popularity came in 1921 when it ranked #969. Use the chart and map above to compare Masako's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.