Matsuichi
Masculine Japanese name meaning "first pine tree" or "first son of matsu".
Name Census estimates that about 0 living Americans carry the first name Matsuichi. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Matsuichi today is around 0 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Matsuichi births was 1919 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Matsuichi. 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 Matsuichi. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
0
~ - Americans
Peak year
1919
5 babies that year
Average age
-
1919 SSA rank
#4,571
Tracked since 1919
Popularity
Matsuichi: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Matsuichi 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 Matsuichi during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Geography
Where Matsuichis live
Origin
Meaning and history of Matsuichi
The name Matsuichi originates from Japan and is a combination of the Japanese words "matsu" meaning pine tree and "ichi" meaning first or one. It is a masculine given name that gained prominence during the Edo period (1603-1868) in Japan.
The name is believed to have its roots in the ancient Japanese practice of assigning names based on natural elements or symbols. Pine trees hold significant cultural and spiritual importance in Japan, often symbolizing longevity, resilience, and strength. The inclusion of "ichi" in the name likely signified the first-born son or the heir to the family lineage.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Matsuichi can be traced back to the 17th century, when a renowned samurai warrior bearing this name fought alongside the legendary Tokugawa shogunate. Records from the Edo period also mention Matsuichi as the name of a skilled craftsman who specialized in creating intricate wood carvings and lacquerware.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have carried the name Matsuichi. One such figure was Matsuichi Ishikawa (1766-1830), a prominent scholar and poet during the late Edo period, renowned for his contributions to the classical Japanese poetic form of waka.
Another famous bearer of the name was Matsuichi Murayama (1854-1923), a pioneering educator and advocate for women's education in Japan. He founded one of the country's first higher educational institutions for women, paving the way for greater gender equality in education.
In the realm of sports, Matsuichi Nishi (1909-1943) was a celebrated sumo wrestler who achieved the prestigious rank of ozeki, the second-highest rank in professional sumo. His career was cut short due to his untimely death during World War II, but he left a lasting legacy in the sport.
Another notable figure was Matsuichi Miyazawa (1920-2001), a renowned architect who played a pivotal role in the reconstruction and urban development of Japan after World War II. His designs, which incorporated traditional Japanese elements with modern architectural principles, have become iconic landmarks in many cities across the country.
Lastly, Matsuichi Nakazawa (1939-2012) was a celebrated manga artist and writer, best known for his powerful autobiographical work "Barefoot Gen," which depicted the devastating effects of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima. His work served as a poignant reminder of the horrors of war and advocated for peace and nuclear disarmament.
People
Matsuichi + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Matsuichi as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with M
Other first names starting with M with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Matsuichi: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Matsuichi?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 0 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Matsuichi 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 Matsuichi a common name?
We classify Matsuichi 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, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Matsuichi most popular?
The single biggest year for Matsuichi was 1919, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Matsuichi 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 Matsuichi in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Matsuichi a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Matsuichi 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 Matsuichi still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Matsuichi 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 Matsuichi 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 Matsuichi as a first name?
See how many people have the name Matsuichi on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.