Fujio
A masculine Japanese given name meaning "wealth, fortune" or "wisteria".
Name Census estimates that about 0 living Americans carry the first name Fujio. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Fujio today is around 0 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Fujio births was 1920 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Fujio. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Fujio. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
0
~ - Americans
Peak year
1920
7 babies that year
Average age
-
1924 SSA rank
#3,630
Tracked since 1920
Popularity
Fujio: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Fujio by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Fujio during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 14 | 0 | 14 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Fujio
The given name Fujio is of Japanese origin, tracing its roots back to the 7th century CE. It is a combination of the Japanese words "fu," meaning wealth or fortune, and "jo," meaning child or son. The name was initially bestowed upon male children born into affluent or aristocratic families, symbolizing the parents' wish for their offspring to lead a prosperous and fortunate life.
In ancient Japanese folklore, there are references to a mythical figure named Fujio, who was believed to be a guardian spirit of fortune and prosperity. This character is depicted in various traditional tales and folktales, often associated with bountiful harvests, successful business ventures, and general well-being.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Fujio can be found in the Shoku Nihongi, an imperial chronicle compiled in the 8th century CE. The text mentions a nobleman named Fujio no Tsubone, who served as a courtier during the reign of Emperor Shomu in the early 700s.
Throughout Japanese history, several notable individuals have borne the name Fujio. One of the most famous is Fujio Akatsuka (1935-2008), a renowned manga artist and the creator of the iconic comic series "Tensai Bakabon." His humorous and satirical works have left an indelible mark on Japanese popular culture.
Another celebrated figure is Fujio Miyagi (1938-1999), a highly revered master of Goju-ryu Karate. Miyagi was instrumental in spreading the practice of this traditional Okinawan martial art globally and is widely regarded as one of the most influential karate practitioners of the 20th century.
In the realm of literature, Fujio Okuda (1920-2010) was a prolific writer and poet, known for his lyrical and introspective works that explored themes of identity, nature, and the human condition. His contributions to modern Japanese literature have been widely recognized and celebrated.
Fujio Ozaki (1898-1974) was a pioneering figure in the field of photography. His stunning black-and-white photographs, capturing the everyday lives and landscapes of Japan, have become iconic representations of the country's cultural and artistic heritage.
Lastly, Fujio Cho (1914-1992) was a renowned architect and urban planner, whose innovative designs and visionary concepts greatly influenced the development of modern Japanese cities. His work, which blended traditional Japanese aesthetics with contemporary architectural principles, has left an indelible mark on the urban landscapes of Japan.
People
Fujio + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Fujio as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with F
Other first names starting with F with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Fujio: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Fujio?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 0 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Fujio going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about - US residents.
Is Fujio a common name?
We classify Fujio as "Very Rare". It ranks above 2.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 14 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Fujio most popular?
The single biggest year for Fujio was 1920, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Fujio is about 0 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Fujio in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Fujio a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Fujio in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Fujio still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Fujio in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Fujio can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have the name Fujio?
If you just want to know how many people have the name Fujio, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.