Jihoo
A boy's name of Korean origin with 15 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
When Jihoo hit its peak of 5 births in 2013, social media, global pop culture, and a growing appetite for unique names were reshaping how American parents chose names.
Today, Jihoo reads as a name tied to a specific era — which is exactly what draws some parents to it.
Jihoo is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Jihoo is a Korean masculine name, likely composed of Korean characters that can have various meanings depending on the specific hanja used — common meanings for the elements include "wisdom" or "purpose" (ji, 지) and "good" or "outstanding" (hoo/hu, 후). Korean names are highly dependent on the specific characters chosen by the family.
In American records Jihoo appears in very small numbers, carried primarily in Korean American families. The name has a clean, two-syllable sound that works well across language contexts, carrying Korean cultural identity while remaining simple to pronounce.
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Jihoo is built from 5 letters and two syllables — a mid-length form that balances memorability with distinctiveness. Within the Korean naming tradition, this brevity is common among names that have been worn down through centuries of use, shedding syllables along the way.
The interplay of consonants and vowels in Jihoo creates its characteristic open, approachable quality. Two-syllable names are the most common length in American naming, hitting a natural speech rhythm that works across formal and informal contexts.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Jihoo has 3+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2013.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 5 | #12973 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 10 | #12995 | — |
The Story of Jihoo
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2013, Jihoo is a fresh, modern favorite. Boys named Jihoo are most likely born between 2013 and 2020.
How rare is Jihoo?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Jihoo is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2013, peaked in the 2010s with 10 births that decade, and remains solidly popular today.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(3 years, 2013–2020)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 5 | #12973 |
| 2014 | 5 | #12968 |
| 2013 | 5 | #13021 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2013–2020