Hiroshi
Boy nameHiroshi has been given to 1,565 babies in the U.S. since 1912. It peaked in 1924. In 2025, about 1 in 244,011 boys was named Hiroshi.
Meaning & origin
Borrowed from Japanese ひろし (Hiroshi).
Origin: Japanese
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
1,565
Peak year
1924 (81 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1912
10-year trend
▼ -46%
Gender split
All boys
Rank through the decades
Hiroshi's rank among U.S. boy names at 25-year milestones.
| Year | Boys rank |
|---|---|
| 1925 | #751 |
— means outside the top 1000 that year.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Hiroshi.
FAQ
How popular is the name Hiroshi?
Hiroshi has been given to 1,565 babies in the U.S. since 1912. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Hiroshi peak?
Hiroshi peaked in 1924, when 81 babies were given the name.
Is Hiroshi a girl or boy name?
Hiroshi is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Hiroshi are boys).
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