Holding steady.
Popularity of Matsue since 1914
Babies named Matsue per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 57 |
| 1920s | 89 |
| 1930s | 11 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Matsue is a name of Japanese origin that appears in U.S. records dating back to 1914. Its trajectory has been stable over the decades, and its peak year was 1918, suggesting a brief period of modest usage. The name's rarity means no 1-in-N data or top-state associations are available. While its etymology is uncertain, it may be linked to the Japanese city Matsue. Parents today might choose Matsue for its distinctive sound and Japanese heritage.
The name Matsue likely derives from a Japanese place name, such as the city Matsue in Shimane Prefecture. Alternatively, it may be a modern invented name using the element 'matsu' (pine) or 'matsu' (to wait) combined with 'e' (branch) or 'e' (blessing), but no single accepted derivation exists. Records show sparse use in the United States during the 1910s, possibly among Japanese immigrant families or as a creative respelling of other names.
Sibling names for Matsue
Names that share Matsue's style, for a brother or sister.
