How Many People Are Named Ichiro?

Complete statistics for the name Ichiro: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Ichiro
Very Rare
Japanese

Ichiro is a very rare name, with only 84 people living in the US today. Just 1 in 3,927,934 Americans bears this name. It peaked in 1920 with 21 births that year.

~84
Living in US
1 in 3,927,934
Americans
1920
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

🌐
Origin
Japanese
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 8
Personality Traits
Traditional Time-honored
8
Life Path Number

The number 8 in numerology symbolizes prosperity and success. People with a life path number 8 often find themselves in positions of power and influence.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

238,034
Worldwide Bearers
#4,403
Global Rank
🇯🇵 Japan
236,700
🇺🇸 United States
592
🇧🇷 Brazil
303
🇹🇭 Thailand
142
🇨🇦 Canada
36
🇩🇪 Germany
33
🇵🇭 Philippines
32
🇷🇺 Russia
22
🇲🇾 Malaysia
15
🇨🇳 China
13

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
84 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 78
83
Would be under 30 (29%)
0
Would be 30–60 (0%)
203
Would be over 60 (71%)

All 286 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1920

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
73
Classic Feel
77
Modern Appeal
43
International
100

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Ichiro Through the Generations

The name Ichiro has a rich history, with its origins in Japanese. While it was popular around 1920, only 286 people have been born with this name in the US throughout its entire history. This stark contrast between past popularity and current rarity makes it a fascinating name to study. The fact that 71% of those named Ichiro are over 60 underscores its association with older generations, making it a classic, old-school name. The stable trend in recent years also indicates a consistent presence in American society, despite its low overall frequency.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Hawaii 77
California 69

✨ Similar Names to Ichiro

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Ichiro's Japanese roots

📄 About the Name Ichiro

How Many People Have the Name Ichiro?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 84 people in the United States currently share the name Ichiro. That works out to roughly 1 in every 3,927,934 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Ichiro a Common or Rare Name?

Ichiro is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Ichiro in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Ichiro Most Popular?

The name Ichiro reached peak popularity in 1920, with 21 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Ichiro?

Approximately 84 people named Ichiro live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 286. That works out to roughly 1 in 3,927,934 Americans.

Is Ichiro a rare name?

Ichiro is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 3,927,934 Americans has this name.

What does the name Ichiro mean?

The meaning and origin of Ichiro are shown in the Meaning & Origin section on this page.

Is Ichiro more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Ichiro are male and 0% are female.

When was Ichiro most popular?

Ichiro peaked in 1920 with 21 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US84
All-Time Births286
1 in X1 in 3,927,934
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age78
Peak Year1920
World Rank#4,403
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.