Ohagi
A Japanese name referring to a rice cake made with sweet azuki beans.
Name Census estimates that about 7 living Americans carry the first name Ohagi. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Ohagi today is around 29 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Ohagi births was 1996 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Ohagi. 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 Ohagi. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
7
~ 1 in 48,964,905 Americans
Peak year
1996
7 babies that year
Average age
29
years old
1996 SSA rank
#7,730
Tracked since 1996
Popularity
Ohagi: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Ohagi 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 Ohagi during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 7 | 0 | 7 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Ohagi
The name Ohagi is believed to have originated in Japan, with roots tracing back to the 8th century AD. It is thought to be derived from the Japanese words "o" meaning "honorable" or "great," and "hagi" referring to the bush clover plant, which is a symbol of longevity and resilience in Japanese culture.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Ohagi can be found in the Manyoshu, an anthology of Japanese poetry compiled in the 8th century. In this ancient text, the name appears in reference to a woman known for her beauty and grace.
During the Heian period (794-1185 AD), the name Ohagi gained popularity among the aristocratic classes in Japan. It was often given to daughters of noble families, as it was believed to bestow upon them qualities of strength, endurance, and elegance.
In the 12th century, a renowned courtier and poet named Ohagi no Kiyowara (1118-1190) became famous for her literary contributions. Her works, which explored themes of love, nature, and the human experience, were widely celebrated and helped to further popularize the name.
Another notable figure bearing the name Ohagi was a 16th-century Buddhist nun and calligrapher, Ohagi no Ama (1512-1592). Her beautiful calligraphic works, which often incorporated elements of nature, are still admired and studied by artists and scholars today.
In the 19th century, Ohagi Sawako (1831-1905) was a pioneering educator and advocate for women's rights in Japan. She established one of the country's first private schools for girls and played a significant role in promoting education and empowerment for women.
Throughout the centuries, the name Ohagi has been associated with individuals who have made significant contributions to various fields, including literature, art, education, and social reform. While its origins may be rooted in ancient Japan, the name continues to resonate with a sense of resilience, grace, and cultural heritage.
People
Ohagi + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Ohagi as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with O
Other first names starting with O with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Ohagi: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Ohagi?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 7 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Ohagi 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 48,964,905 US residents.
Is Ohagi a common name?
We classify Ohagi as "Very Rare". It ranks above 23.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 7 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Ohagi most popular?
The single biggest year for Ohagi was 1996, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Ohagi is about 29 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 Ohagi in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Ohagi a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Ohagi 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 Ohagi still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Ohagi 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 Ohagi 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 Ohagi?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.