Holding steady.
Popularity of Masayuki since 1915
Babies named Masayuki per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 54 |
| 1920s | 108 |
| 1930s | 32 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Masayuki is a Japanese masculine name first recorded in the United States in 1915, though it saw its highest usage during the 1920s, with a peak in 1920. Its use in the U.S. has remained stable but uncommon, never ranking among the top names nationally. The name does not appear in any top states data, indicating it is rare across all regions. Despite low overall numbers, Masayuki carries a strong cultural identity, rooted in Japanese naming traditions where the kanji combination conveys positive meanings like 'righteousness' or 'true happiness.'
Masayuki is a traditional Japanese masculine given name composed of two kanji characters. The first element, masa (正 or 昌), can mean 'right,' 'correct,' or 'prosperous,' while the second element, yuki (之, 行, or 幸), can mean 'happiness,' 'going,' or 'to proceed.' The name has been in use since at least the early 20th century, though its specific kanji combinations vary by family preference and historical period.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Masa, Yuki
Sibling names for Masayuki
Names that share Masayuki's style, for a brother or sister.
