Holding steady.
Popularity of Masaru since 1912
Babies named Masaru per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 139 |
| 1920s | 245 |
| 1930s | 48 |
| 1940s | 10 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Masaru is a Japanese name carrying the straightforward meaning of 'victory' or 'win'. In the United States, it has never been common: it first appeared in Social Security records in 1912 and saw its peak usage in 1917, when it likely had only a handful of births. Since then, it has remained extremely rare, with no data for recent years. The trajectory has been stable at near-zero usage. As a Japanese name with strong cultural roots, it is rarely given to children outside Japan, though it may be chosen by Japanese-American families or those with a specific connection to Japan.
Masaru is a Japanese masculine given name. It is formed from the kanji 勝 (masa), meaning 'victory' or 'win'. The name is common in Japan, often given to boys with the hope they will achieve success. Its usage outside Japan is rare, though it appears in Japanese diaspora communities.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Masa, Ru
Sibling names for Masaru
Names that share Masaru's style, for a brother or sister.
