Holding steady.
Popularity of Hisako since 1909
Babies named Hisako per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 6 |
| 1910s | 101 |
| 1920s | 213 |
| 1930s | 48 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Hisako is a Japanese feminine name meaning 'long-lived child' or 'peaceful child,' depending on the kanji. In the United States, it was first recorded in 1909 and saw its most frequent use during the 1920s, peaking in 1923. Since then, its usage has been very stable but extremely rare, with no recent births in the Social Security data. The name reflects a traditional Japanese hope for a child's longevity and tranquility. While it never entered the national top 1000, it holds a special place in Japanese-American community history.
Hisako is a Japanese name typically written with kanji meaning 'long (久) + child (子)' or 'peaceful (安) + child (子),' though other character combinations are possible. It has been used in Japan for centuries, often with the hope that the child would enjoy a long, peaceful life. The name saw modest popularity in the early 20th century among Japanese-American families in the United States, with a peak in the 1920s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Hisa, Sako, Hii-chan
Sibling names for Hisako
Names that share Hisako's style, for a brother or sister.
