Setsuko

Setsuko is a girl'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.

Setsuko at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Japanese
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Setsuko

Setsuko 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, Setsuko first appears in Social Security records in 1915. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #1284 in 1928, and in 2024 0 babies received the name — 347 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Setsuko in US records

First recorded (US)
1915
Best US rank
#1284 in 1928
Peak year
1928
Total since 1880
347

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Setsuko mean?

The meaning of Setsuko 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 Setsuko a boy or girl name?

Setsuko is a girl name.

What origin is the name Setsuko?

Setsuko comes from the Japanese tradition.

How popular is the name Setsuko?

Setsuko first appears in US records in 1915. Its best-ever ranking was #1284 in 1928, and 0 babies were given the name in 2024.

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 hello@namepetal.com — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.