How Many People Are Named Yoshiki?

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

Yoshiki
Very Rare
Japanese

Yoshiki means 'good child' in Japanese, making it a name rich with positive connotations. Only 21 people named Yoshiki live in the US today, which is just 1 in 15,473,329 Americans, making it very rare indeed. The name peaked in popularity in 1994 with 7 births, showing it's a stable choice favored by a certain generation.

~21
Living in US
1 in 15,473,329
Americans
1994
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Good child
🌐
Origin
Japanese
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 6
Personality Traits
Positive Hopeful Caring
6
Life Path Number

Life-path number 6 represents harmony, balance, and responsibility.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

61,542
Worldwide Bearers
#15,544
Global Rank
🇯🇵 Japan
61,016
🇺🇸 United States
200
🇧🇷 Brazil
109
🇹🇭 Thailand
64
🇲🇽 Mexico
21
🇩🇪 Germany
16
🇨🇦 Canada
13
🇨🇳 China
10
🇵🇭 Philippines
9
🇫🇷 France
7

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
21 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 30
5
Would be under 30 (23%)
17
Would be 30–60 (77%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 22 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: 1994

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
27
Classic Feel
22
Modern Appeal
78
International
99

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

📜 Yoshiki Through the Generations

Yoshiki, a name that's been around since the early '90s, has seen a steady presence in the United States. With only 22 total births recorded throughout history, it's clear that Yoshiki isn't a mainstream name but rather a unique choice for parents looking for something special. The majority of those named Yoshiki are now in their thirties and forties, with 23% being under 30 and 77% between 30 and 60 years old. This distribution suggests that while the name isn't new, it's still considered modern and appealing to younger parents.

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Yoshiki's Japanese roots

📄 About the Name Yoshiki

How Many People Have the Name Yoshiki?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 21 people in the United States currently share the name Yoshiki. That works out to roughly 1 in every 15,473,329 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Yoshiki a Common or Rare Name?

Yoshiki 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 Yoshiki Mean?

Yoshiki means "good child" and comes from Japanese origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 6.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Yoshiki Most Popular?

The name Yoshiki reached peak popularity in 1994, 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 Yoshiki?

Approximately 21 people named Yoshiki live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 22. That works out to roughly 1 in 15,473,329 Americans.

Is Yoshiki a rare name?

Yoshiki is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 15,473,329 Americans has this name.

What does the name Yoshiki mean?

Yoshiki means "good child" and comes from Japanese origins.

Is Yoshiki more male or female?

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

When was Yoshiki most popular?

Yoshiki peaked in 1994 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 US21
All-Time Births22
1 in X1 in 15,473,329
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age30
Peak Year1994
World Rank#15,544
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.