Masayuki is a Japanese given name for males. It originates from the kanji characters 真 (ma), meaning "true" or "sincere", and 之 (yuki), which means "of" or "and". Therefore, Masayuki translates to "truth and courage," or "sincerity and bravery."
The name Masayuki has a long history in Japan, with its earliest known usage dating back to the Heian period (794-1185). It was often given to samurai warriors who were known for their loyalty, valor, and wisdom. Throughout Japanese history, many notable figures have borne this name.
One famous Masayuki is Masayuki Mochizuki (持isdke Masayuki), a prominent businessman and philanthropist in the early 20th century. He founded the East Asiatic Company, which played a significant role in Japan's trade with Asia during the Meiji period. Another notable figure is Masayuki Tawara (田原 正之), a famous Japanese politician who served as Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries from 1974 to 1976.
Today, Masayuki continues to be a popular choice among Japanese parents for their sons. It is seen as a strong name that carries the traditional values of sincerity and courage.
Statistics on the Name Masayuki in the United States:
The name Masayuki has seen a varied number of births over the years in the United States, with some peaks and troughs throughout the early to mid-20th century.
In the first half of the 1910s, there were only five recorded births of Masayuki in 1915. However, this number nearly doubled by 1916 with twelve births that year. The trend continued to rise in 1917 and 1918, with thirteen and eleven births respectively.
The peak for the name Masayuki occurred in 1920 with nineteen recorded births. This was followed by a decrease in popularity over the next few years, dropping to eight births in 1921, but then rebounding to seventeen in 1922 and eighteen in 1923.
After this peak, the number of births named Masayuki began to decline consistently until the late 1920s. From 1924 to 1931, there were only five births each year, except for a brief uptick in 1925 with nine births and again in 1926 with fourteen.
The final data point available is from 1937, which shows that the name Masayuki was still being used, but with only five recorded births that year.
Overall, while there were periods of fluctuation in the popularity of the name Masayuki, it was consistently present throughout this time period in the United States.