Tsuyoshi
A boy's name of Japanese origin with 34 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Tsuyoshi is a vintage name that peaked in early twentieth-century America and has since faded from common use. For parents drawn to retro charm, that quiet history is part of the appeal.
The open, approachable quality of its ending — ending on a vowel softens the overall impression — keeps the name compact and easy to pair with longer middle names or surnames.
Tsuyoshi is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Tsuyoshi is a boy's baby name of Japanese origin, typically written with characters meaning 'strong' (tsuyoi, 強) combined with shi (士, warrior, or 司, to govern), meaning 'strong warrior' or 'strong governor.' Tsuyoshi is a traditional Japanese masculine name with straightforward, powerful meaning.
A name carrying the directness of Japanese masculine naming traditions, Tsuyoshi declares strength without ambiguity — a name for a child whose family hopes for both physical and moral fortitude.
EtymologyShow more
Though Tsuyoshi dates back to 1917 in U.S. records, its etymological path is not always straightforward. Names that predate modern naming databases sometimes resist easy classification — they may have been oral traditions, regional family names, or adaptations that were never systematically recorded. The Japanese classification provides a starting point, but the full derivation likely involves more nuance than a single label can capture.
With only 34 recorded births, Tsuyoshi has not been widely studied in naming literature — its story belongs primarily to the families who chose it.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Tsuyoshi has 6+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1917.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 6 | ▲ |
| 1930s | 5 | ▼ |
| 1920s | 17 | ▲ |
| 1910s | 6 | — |
The Story of Tsuyoshi
A Greatest Generation name
Peaking in 1917, Tsuyoshi is a name steeped in history. Boys named Tsuyoshi are most likely born between 1917 and 1927.
How rare is Tsuyoshi?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Tsuyoshi is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1917, peaked in the 1920s with 17 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(6 years, 1917–1983)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1983 | 6 | #6180 |
| 1930 | 5 | #4504 |
| 1924 | 5 | #4909 |
| 1923 | 6 | #4203 |
| 1922 | 6 | #4271 |
| 1917 | 6 | #3933 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1917–1983