Fumie
A Japanese feminine name meaning "child of wealth" or "rich blessing".
Name Census estimates that about 3 living Americans carry the first name Fumie. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Fumie today is around 105 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Fumie births was 1920 (22 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Fumie. 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
- • The typical person named Fumie is about 105 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Fumies were born before 1931.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Fumie. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
3
~ 1 in 114,251,446 Americans
Peak year
1920
22 babies that year
Average age
105
years old
1931 SSA rank
#3,063
Tracked since 1915
Census
Fumie in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 369 people with the first name Fumie, which placed it at #25,627 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#25,627
National first-name rank
People counted
369
369 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.1
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Asian and Pacific Islander
98.4% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Fumie
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Fumie is Asian/Pacific Islander at 98.4%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (1.1%) and White (0.3%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Fumie described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Fumie at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Asian and Pacific Islander98.4% · 363
- Two or more races1.1% · 4
- White0.3% · 1
- Hispanic or Latino0.3% · 1
Popularity
Fumie: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Fumie from the 1910s through to the 1930s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1920s, with 144 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1920s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Fumie 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 Fumie during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Fumies live
Origin
Meaning and history of Fumie
The given name Fumie is of Japanese origin, with roots that can be traced back to the 8th century AD. It is derived from the Japanese words "fu" meaning "wealth" or "good fortune," and "mi" meaning "beautiful." Thus, the name Fumie can be interpreted as "beautiful fortune" or "beautiful wealth."
In Japan, the name Fumie gained popularity during the Heian period (794-1185 AD), when it was often bestowed upon the daughters of noble families. This era was known for its rich literary and artistic traditions, and the name Fumie was seen as a reflection of the aesthetic ideals of the time.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Fumie can be found in the "Tale of Genji," a classic work of Japanese literature written by Murasaki Shikibu in the early 11th century. In this epic novel, one of the minor characters bears the name Fumie, suggesting that the name was already in use among the aristocracy during that period.
Throughout Japanese history, several notable individuals have borne the name Fumie. One of the most famous was Fumie Nishioka (1890-1982), a pioneering Japanese educator and women's rights activist. She founded the first women's university in Japan and played a pivotal role in promoting gender equality in education.
Another notable Fumie was Fumie Hihara (1911-1977), a renowned Japanese artist known for her intricate woodblock prints and paintings. Her works often depicted traditional Japanese themes and were highly influential in the post-war era.
In the realm of literature, Fumie Tachiki (1925-2005) was a celebrated Japanese novelist and essayist. Her works explored themes of identity, family, and the complexities of modern Japanese society. She was the recipient of numerous literary awards and is regarded as one of the most influential writers of her generation.
Fumie Suguri (1947-2022) was a renowned Japanese calligrapher and artist. Her calligraphic works were renowned for their elegant and expressive brushstrokes, and she was widely recognized as a master of the art form.
Lastly, Fumie Hosokawa (born 1958) is a contemporary Japanese novelist and poet. Her works often explore themes of love, loss, and the human condition, and she has garnered critical acclaim for her poetic and introspective writing style.
While the name Fumie has its roots in ancient Japan, it has endured as a beloved and meaningful name throughout the centuries, carried by individuals who have made significant contributions to various fields, from education and art to literature and calligraphy.
People
Fumie + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Fumie 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
Fumie: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Fumie?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 3 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Fumie 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 1 in 114,251,446 US residents.
Is Fumie a common name?
We classify Fumie as "Very Rare". It ranks above 4.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 195 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Fumie most popular?
The single biggest year for Fumie was 1920, when 22 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Fumie is about 105 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Fumie in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 369 people with the name Fumie, or 0.12 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #25,627 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Fumie in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Fumie?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Fumie leans strongly female. 371 people counted with this name were female (98.7%), compared with 5 male bearers (1.3%). The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Fumie?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Fumie is Asian/Pacific Islander at 98.4%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (1.1%) and White (0.3%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Fumie most often in the Census?
Asian/Pacific Islander is the largest reported group for people named Fumie in the 2020 Census, accounting for 98.4% (363 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
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 Fumie in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Fumie a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Fumie in the SSA data are female. 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 Fumie still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Fumie 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 Fumie 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.
How many Americans are named Fumie?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.