Holding steady.
Popularity of Tsuneo since 1916
Babies named Tsuneo per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1921, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Tsuneo's real moment was 1929.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 26 |
| 1920s | 82 |
| 1930s | 5 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Tsuneo is a Japanese masculine name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1916. It has consistently remained very uncommon in the United States, never ranking in the top 1000. The name reached its peak usage in 1929, after which its frequency declined and has remained stable at extremely low levels. Although no state-level data is available, its rarity suggests it has been used primarily within Japanese-American communities. The surname-like suffix -o is a common ending for traditional Japanese male names.
Tsuneo is a Japanese male given name composed of two kanji characters. The first character, 恒 (tsune), typically means 'constant, always,' while the second, 夫 (o), means 'man, husband.' However, other kanji combinations are possible, and the exact meaning depends on the characters chosen. The name has been used in Japan for centuries, particularly among families valuing steadfastness and masculinity.
Sibling names for Tsuneo
Names that share Tsuneo's style, for a brother or sister.
