An uncommon Japanese pick — distinctive and rare.
A male given name from Japanese.
Hiroshi is a boy's baby name of Japanese origin, most commonly written with characters meaning 'generous,' 'tolerant,' or 'prosperous.' It has been one of the most beloved classic Japanese masculine names for generations, associated with wisdom and a broad, open spirit.
With over 1,500 U.S. births recorded, Hiroshi carries the quiet strength of Japanese tradition — a name that ages with grace, from childhood through a lifetime of achievement.
Hiroshi climbed 2520 spots in the last 20 years — from #10451 to #7931.
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 58 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 166 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 45 | ▼ |
| 1990s | 79 | ▲ |
| 1980s | 58 | ▲ |
| 1970s | 39 | ▲ |
| 1960s | 31 | — |
| 1940s | 32 | ▼ |
| 1930s | 163 | ▼ |
| 1920s | 611 | ▲ |
| 1910s | 276 | — |
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 10 | #7931 |
| 2023 | 16 | #5755 |
| 2022 | 7 | #10186 |
| 2021 | 12 | #6849 |
| 2020 | 13 | #6424 |
| 2019 | 12 | #6927 |
| 2018 | 16 | #5629 |
| 2017 | 10 | #7787 |
| 2016 | 11 | #7316 |
| 2015 | 13 | #6462 |
| 2014 | 19 | #4942 |
| 2013 | 15 | #5762 |
| 2012 | 30 | #3571 |
| 2011 | 34 | #3270 |
| 2010 | 6 | #11250 |
| 2009 | 9 | #8556 |
| 2008 | 7 | #10279 |
| 2006 | 10 | #7634 |
| 2005 | 7 | #9485 |
| 2004 | 6 | #10451 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (1912–2024) · Methodology