Mitsugi
A Japanese masculine name meaning "prosperous tree".
Name Census estimates that about 2 living Americans carry the first name Mitsugi. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Mitsugi today is around 116 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Mitsugi births was 1920 (10 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Mitsugi. 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 Mitsugi is about 116 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Mitsugis were born before 1920.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Mitsugi. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
2
~ 1 in 171,377,169 Americans
Peak year
1920
10 babies that year
Average age
116
years old
1929 SSA rank
#2,902
Tracked since 1880
Origin
Meaning and history of Mitsugi
The given name Mitsugi is of Japanese origin, derived from the combination of the Japanese words "mitsu" meaning "light" or "honey," and "gi" meaning "righteousness" or "dignity." This name has been in use since ancient times in Japan, with the earliest recorded instances dating back to the 8th century during the Nara period.
One of the earliest known historical figures with the name Mitsugi was a renowned Buddhist monk and scholar who lived during the Heian period (794-1185 AD). He was celebrated for his knowledge of Buddhist scriptures and his contributions to the spread of Buddhism throughout Japan.
In the 12th century, there was a famous samurai warrior named Mitsugi Hojo, who served under the Kamakura Shogunate. He was known for his bravery and loyalty, and his exploits were recorded in various historical texts and chronicles of the time.
During the Muromachi period (1336-1573 AD), a prominent court noble named Mitsugi Konoe held significant influence in the imperial court. He was renowned for his expertise in traditional Japanese arts and literature, and he played a crucial role in preserving and promoting Japanese cultural traditions.
In the Edo period (1603-1868 AD), a renowned calligrapher and artist named Mitsugi Nonomura gained fame for his exceptional calligraphic works and paintings. His works are still highly regarded and exhibited in various museums and galleries in Japan.
Another notable figure with the name Mitsugi was a 19th-century scholar and educator named Mitsugi Nishikawa. He was instrumental in promoting Western education and modernization in Japan during the Meiji Restoration period (1868-1912). His efforts contributed significantly to Japan's rapid industrialization and cultural transformation during that time.
People
Mitsugi + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Mitsugi 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
Mitsugi: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Mitsugi?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 2 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Mitsugi 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 171,377,169 US residents.
Is Mitsugi a common name?
We classify Mitsugi as "Very Rare". It ranks above 4.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 88 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Mitsugi most popular?
The single biggest year for Mitsugi was 1920, when 10 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Mitsugi is about 116 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Mitsugi a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Mitsugi 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.
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.