Sakori
A feminine name of Japanese origin representing the cherry blossom season.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Sakori. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Sakori today is around 3 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Sakori births was 2023 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Sakori. 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 Sakori. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2023
5 babies that year
Average age
3
years old
2023 SSA rank
#13,803
Tracked since 2023
Popularity
Sakori: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Sakori 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 Sakori during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Sakori
The name Sakori originates from the ancient Japanese language, with its roots tracing back to the 8th century AD. It is believed to have derived from the Old Japanese words "saku," meaning "bloom," and "ri," signifying "village" or "dwelling." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to a person residing in a village known for its blossoming flora.
During the Heian period (794-1185 AD), the name Sakori appeared in several historical records and literary works. One notable mention was found in the "Tosa Nikki," a famous travel diary written by Ki no Tsurayuki, a renowned poet and courtier in the early 10th century. This text described a character named Sakori, though the context and details surrounding this individual remain unclear.
The earliest recorded person bearing the name Sakori was a Buddhist monk who lived in the late 12th century. Known as Sakori no Sōjō, he was a prominent figure in the Tendai sect of Japanese Buddhism and is credited with founding several temples in the Kansai region.
In the 14th century, a samurai warrior named Sakori Kiyomasa gained notoriety for his military exploits during the Nanboku-chō period (1336-1392). He played a crucial role in the conflicts between the Northern and Southern Imperial Courts, eventually becoming a retainer of the Northern Court.
During the Edo period (1603-1868), a celebrated calligrapher and artist named Sakori Masanobu (1658-1737) gained recognition for his exceptional brush strokes and ink paintings. His works were highly sought after by the nobility and are preserved in various museums and collections across Japan.
Another notable figure was Sakori Yoshida (1788-1868), a prominent scholar and educator who contributed significantly to the advancement of Western studies in Japan during the late Edo period. His teachings and translations of Western texts played a vital role in introducing new ideas and knowledge to Japanese society.
While the name Sakori has ancient roots and a rich history in Japan, its usage has become less common in modern times. However, it remains a significant part of the country's cultural heritage, reflecting the beauty and traditions of its past.
People
Sakori + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Sakori as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with S
Other first names starting with S with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Sakori: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Sakori?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Sakori 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Sakori a common name?
We classify Sakori as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% 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 Sakori most popular?
The single biggest year for Sakori was 2023, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Sakori is about 3 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 Sakori in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Sakori a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Sakori 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 Sakori still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Sakori 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 Sakori 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 common is the name Sakori?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many people have the name Sakori at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.