Saichi
A Japanese masculine name meaning "fortunate first child".
Name Census estimates that about 0 living Americans carry the first name Saichi. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Saichi today is around 0 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Saichi births was 1915 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Saichi. 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 Saichi. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
0
~ - Americans
Peak year
1915
5 babies that year
Average age
-
1915 SSA rank
#4,301
Tracked since 1915
Popularity
Saichi: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Saichi 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 Saichi 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 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Saichi
The given name Saichi has its origins in Japanese culture and language. It is derived from the combination of two Japanese words: "sai," meaning talent or genius, and "chi," meaning wisdom or knowledge. The name Saichi can therefore be interpreted as "talented wisdom" or "wise genius."
Historically, the name Saichi gained popularity in Japan during the Edo period (1603-1868), as it embodied the values of intellectual pursuit and scholarly excellence that were held in high regard during this era. It was often bestowed upon sons from scholarly families or those who showed exceptional academic promise from an early age.
While there are no specific references to the name Saichi in ancient texts or religious scriptures, records indicate that it was in use among the Japanese nobility and educated classes as early as the 17th century. One of the earliest documented individuals with this name was Saichi Asano (1593-1667), a renowned scholar and advisor to the Shogun during the early Edo period.
Throughout the centuries, several notable figures have borne the name Saichi. One such individual was Saichi Ito (1770-1857), a prominent Confucian scholar and educator who established one of the most influential private academies in Edo (present-day Tokyo).
In the field of arts and culture, Saichi Kawabata (1842-1914) was a celebrated painter and calligrapher during the late Edo and Meiji periods, renowned for his depictions of traditional Japanese life and landscapes.
The 20th century saw the rise of Saichi Kondo (1906-1988), a pioneering engineer and inventor who made significant contributions to the development of Japan's automotive industry, working for companies like Nissan and Toyota.
Another remarkable figure was Saichi Hosomi (1912-2000), a distinguished diplomat and statesman who served as Japan's Minister of Foreign Affairs in the 1970s and played a crucial role in strengthening Japan's international relations during the post-war era.
These are just a few examples of individuals who have carried the name Saichi throughout history, each leaving their mark in their respective fields and contributing to the rich cultural tapestry of Japan.
People
Saichi + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Saichi as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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FAQ
Saichi: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Saichi?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 0 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Saichi 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 Saichi a common name?
We classify Saichi 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 Saichi most popular?
The single biggest year for Saichi was 1915, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Saichi 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 Saichi in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Saichi a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Saichi 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 Saichi still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Saichi 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 Saichi 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 Saichi as a first name?
For a quick modern take, check how many people have the name Saichi on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.