Tsugio
A boy's name of Japanese origin with 123 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Among U.S. boy's names, Tsugio is not in the current national top 1,000. In fact, it is among the rarest names in the SSA dataset — a choice that signals bold individuality.
With records spanning 1914 to 1931, Tsugio has a focused history that reflects a particular moment in naming culture rather than a centuries-old tradition.
Tsugio is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Tsugio is a boy's baby name of Japanese origin, written with kanji that typically include tsugi (next, successor) and o (man), meaning 'next man' or 'successor.' In Japanese tradition, this name carries the idea of continuing a family line or coming next in succession.
Tsugio reflects the Japanese value of generational continuity — the idea that each child carries forward the family's story. It is a traditional name more common in earlier generations, giving it an antique quality that connects to Japanese naming heritage from the mid-20th century.
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Names travel. They cross oceans, change spelling, shift pronunciation, and accumulate new associations with each culture that adopts them. Tsugio is rooted in the Japanese tradition, but its presence in American naming since 1914 means it has been shaped by English phonetics, local customs, and the cultural context of the families who chose it.
Tsugio’s rarity (123 recorded births) may indicate it is strongly tied to a specific cultural community or family tradition, rather than part of the broader American naming mainstream.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Tsugio has 14+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1914.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 1930s | 11 | ▼ |
| 1920s | 74 | ▲ |
| 1910s | 38 | — |
The Story of Tsugio
A Greatest Generation name
Peaking in 1920, Tsugio is a name steeped in history. Boys named Tsugio are most likely born between 1914 and 1930.
How rare is Tsugio?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Tsugio is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1914, peaked in the 1920s with 74 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.
Tsugio by the numbers
- Would fill 3 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(14 years, 1914–1931)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1931 | 5 | #4283 |
| 1930 | 6 | #3966 |
| 1926 | 7 | #3678 |
| 1925 | 11 | #2740 |
| 1924 | 11 | #2812 |
| 1923 | 9 | #3153 |
| 1922 | 12 | #2622 |
| 1921 | 11 | #2789 |
| 1920 | 13 | #2446 |
| 1918 | 10 | #2865 |
| 1917 | 8 | #3192 |
| 1916 | 6 | #3849 |
| 1915 | 6 | #3795 |
| 1914 | 8 | #2631 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1914–1931