Kazuo

Kazuo is a boy's name of Japanese origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. It is a rare choice in US records.

Kazuo at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Japanese
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references
Pronunciation
/archive.org/

About the name Kazuo

Kazuo belongs to the Japanese tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Kazuo first appears in Social Security records in 1911. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #933 in 1921, and in 2024 0 babies received the name — 757 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Kazuo in US records

First recorded (US)
1911
Best US rank
#933 in 1921
Peak year
1921
Total since 1880
757

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Kazuo mean?

The meaning of Kazuo is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its Japanese origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Kazuo a boy or girl name?

Kazuo is a boy name.

What origin is the name Kazuo?

Kazuo comes from the Japanese tradition.

How popular is the name Kazuo?

Kazuo first appears in US records in 1911. Its best-ever ranking was #933 in 1921, and 0 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Kazuo?

Kazuo is pronounced /archive.org/ (IPA).

Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. If you spot an error, write to [email protected] — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.