How Many People Are Named Yoshiro?

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

Yoshiro
Very Rare
Japanese

Yoshiro, a very rare male name, only 27 people have been born with it in the US ever, making it incredibly unique, 1 in 1,433,100,274 Americans have this name. Most folks named Yoshiro are over 60, giving it a decidedly older-generation vibe.

~0
Living in US
1 in 1,433,100,274
Americans
1921
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Japanese for 'good ruler'
🌐
Origin
Japanese
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 1
Personality Traits
Dignified Reliable Traditional
1
Life Path Number

Life-path number 1 symbolizes leadership and independence.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

85,303
Worldwide Bearers
#11,721
Global Rank
🇯🇵 Japan
84,641
🇧🇷 Brazil
220
🇺🇸 United States
196
🇵🇪 Peru
44
🇲🇽 Mexico
37
🇩🇴 Dominican Republic
31
🇹🇭 Thailand
24
🇨🇱 Chile
21
🇩🇪 Germany
10
🇻🇪 Venezuela
8

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (50%)
♀ Female
0 (50%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 102
0
Would be under 30 (0%)
0
Would be 30–60 (0%)
27
Would be over 60 (100%)

All 27 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
31
Classic Feel
71
Modern Appeal
29
International
99

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

📜 Yoshiro Through the Generations

Yoshiro has seen its peak popularity in 1921 when six babies were given this name. Since then, it's remained stable, with no significant fluctuations in usage. The current generation of Yoshiros is predominantly over 60, with an average age of 102, indicating a strong connection to the early 20th century. This name's longevity and stability suggest it's a classic, old-school choice that has stood the test of time.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 5

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Yoshiro's Japanese roots

📄 About the Name Yoshiro

How Many People Have the Name Yoshiro?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 0 people in the United States currently share the name Yoshiro. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,433,100,274 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Yoshiro a Common or Rare Name?

Yoshiro 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 Yoshiro Mean?

Yoshiro means "Japanese for 'good ruler'" and comes from Japanese origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Yoshiro Most Popular?

The name Yoshiro reached peak popularity in 1921, with 6 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 Yoshiro?

Approximately 0 people named Yoshiro live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 27. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,433,100,274 Americans.

Is Yoshiro a rare name?

Yoshiro is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,433,100,274 Americans has this name.

What does the name Yoshiro mean?

Yoshiro means "Japanese for 'good ruler'" and comes from Japanese origins.

Is Yoshiro more male or female?

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

When was Yoshiro most popular?

Yoshiro peaked in 1921 with 6 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 Births27
1 in X1 in 1,433,100,274
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age102
Peak Year1921
World Rank#11,721
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.