Jitsuo
A boy's name of Japanese origin with 30 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Jitsuo is a vintage name that peaked in early twentieth-century America and has since faded from common use. For parents drawn to retro charm, that quiet history is part of the appeal.
The open, approachable quality of its ending — ending on a vowel softens the overall impression — keeps the name compact and easy to pair with longer middle names or surnames.
Jitsuo is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Jitsuo is a boy's baby name of Japanese origin, a traditional compound masculine name. In Japanese, names ending in -o (男 or 雄) conventionally indicate masculinity — meaning 'man' or 'hero.' The Jitsu- element can mean 'truth' or 'reality' (実), making the whole name suggest 'true man' or 'man of truth.'
Precise and purposeful, Jitsuo carries the meditative quality of Japanese naming — every character chosen for meaning, every syllable earning its place.
EtymologyShow more
Though Jitsuo dates back to 1917 in U.S. records, its etymological path is not always straightforward. Names that predate modern naming databases sometimes resist easy classification — they may have been oral traditions, regional family names, or adaptations that were never systematically recorded. The Japanese classification provides a starting point, but the full derivation likely involves more nuance than a single label can capture.
With only 30 recorded births, Jitsuo has not been widely studied in naming literature — its story belongs primarily to the families who chose it.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Jitsuo has 5+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1917.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1930s | 5 | #4050 | ▼ |
| 1920s | 13 | #4003 | ▲ |
| 1910s | 12 | #3855 | — |
The Story of Jitsuo
A Greatest Generation name
Peaking in 1924, Jitsuo is a name steeped in history. Boys named Jitsuo are most likely born between 1917 and 1931.
How rare is Jitsuo?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Jitsuo is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1917, peaked in the 1920s with 13 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(5 years, 1917–1931)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1931 | 5 | #4050 |
| 1924 | 8 | #3373 |
| 1922 | 5 | #4632 |
| 1919 | 6 | #3952 |
| 1917 | 6 | #3757 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1917–1931