How Many People Are Named Yoshikazu?

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

Yoshikazu
Very Rare
Japanese

Yoshikazu means 'good fortune' in Japanese, making it a rare gem among names with only 1 in 8,960,086,886 Americans bearing it. There are no living people named Yoshikazu in the US today, but its peak popularity was in 1921.

~0
Living in US
1 in 2,147,483,647
Americans
1921
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Good fortune
🌐
Origin
Japanese
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 9
Personality Traits
Fortunate Resilient Dignified
9
Life Path Number

Life-path number 9 symbolizes compassion, completion, and spiritual enlightenment.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

256,991
Worldwide Bearers
#4,090
Global Rank
🇯🇵 Japan
256,281
🇺🇸 United States
273
🇧🇷 Brazil
244
🇹🇭 Thailand
88
🇩🇴 Dominican Republic
25
🇨🇦 Canada
8
🇬🇧 England
8
🇸🇬 Singapore
7
🇫🇷 France
6
🇵🇭 Philippines
6

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (50%)
♀ Female
0 (50%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 103
0
Would be under 30 (0%)
0
Would be 30–60 (0%)
12
Would be over 60 (100%)

All 12 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: 1921

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
15
Classic Feel
70
Modern Appeal
30
International
100

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

📜 Yoshikazu Through the Generations

Yoshikazu, a name steeped in tradition and good fortune, saw its heyday in 1921 when seven babies were given this moniker. Over the decades, the name has remained stable, with all twelve recorded births occurring before 1960. Today, every person named Yoshikazu is over sixty years old, reflecting a generation that embraced this meaningful name.

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Yoshikazu's Japanese roots

📄 About the Name Yoshikazu

How Many People Have the Name Yoshikazu?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 0 people in the United States currently share the name Yoshikazu. That works out to roughly 1 in every 2,147,483,647 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Yoshikazu a Common or Rare Name?

Yoshikazu 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.

What Does the Name Yoshikazu Mean?

Yoshikazu means "good fortune" and comes from Japanese origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Yoshikazu in SSA data, approximately 50% are male and 50% are female.

When Was Yoshikazu Most Popular?

The name Yoshikazu reached peak popularity in 1921, with 7 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 Yoshikazu?

Approximately 0 people named Yoshikazu live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 12. That works out to roughly 1 in 2,147,483,647 Americans.

Is Yoshikazu a rare name?

Yoshikazu is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 2,147,483,647 Americans has this name.

What does the name Yoshikazu mean?

Yoshikazu means "good fortune" and comes from Japanese origins.

Is Yoshikazu more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 50% of people named Yoshikazu are male and 50% are female.

When was Yoshikazu most popular?

Yoshikazu peaked in 1921 with 7 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 US0
All-Time Births12
1 in X1 in 2,147,483,647
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age103
Peak Year1921
World Rank#4,090
Male %50%
Female %50%

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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.