Declining since 2012, #9,714 for boys today.
Popularity of Hiroshi since 1912
Babies named Hiroshi per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 276 |
| 1920s | 611 |
| 1930s | 163 |
| 1940s | 32 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 31 |
| 1970s | 39 |
| 1980s | 58 |
| 1990s | 79 |
| 2000s | 45 |
| 2010s | 166 |
| 2020s | 65 |
Meaning & origin
Hiroshi is a traditional Japanese name with deep roots in the early 20th century. First recorded in the U.S. in 1912, it reached its peak rank of 9,714 in 1924, with a 1-in-244,011 incidence in 2025. The name has been falling in popularity since 2012, reflecting broader shifts away from older Japanese names in favor of shorter or more modern options. Despite its decline, Hiroshi remains a recognizable classic, valued for its straightforward pronunciation and positive meaning. The name's trajectory mirrors the generational ebb and flow of immigrant communities and cultural awareness, with top states historically including Hawaii and California.
Hiroshi is a Japanese masculine given name composed of elements such as 浩 (hiro, meaning "generous, abundant") or 寛 (hiro, meaning "tolerant, lenient"), often combined with the suffix し (shi), a common ending for masculine names in Japan. The name has been used for centuries and gained particular popularity in the early 20th century, reflecting traditional virtues. It is among many Japanese names that share the "hiro" element, which conveys breadth and magnanimity.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Hiro, Hiro-chan
Sibling names for Hiroshi
Names that share Hiroshi's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Yuki, Sakura, Aiko, Emi, Miyako, Emiko, Kimiko, Takara, Tamiko, Yoshiko, Akiko, Ayako, Chiyoko, Haruko, Hinata, Kazuko, Kiyoko, Masako, Mayumi, Miyoko, Reiko, Sachiko, Shizue, Shizuko, Teruko, Tomiko, Toshiko, Yoko, Yoshie, Yukiko, Yuriko, Chieko, Fumiko, Fusako, Harumi, Hatsue, Hatsuko, Hiroko, Hisako, Kikue, Kyoko, Masami, Michiko, Mieko, Mitsue, Miyuki, Namiko, Sadako, Sanae, Shigeko, Sumie, Sumiko, Toyoko, Yoneko, Yukie, Yumiko, Asako, Eiko, Fujiko, Junko, Kameko, Katsumi, Kazumi, Kimika, Kimiye, Masae, Matsue, Matsuko, Misao, Mitsuko, Natsuko, Nobuko, Noriko, Sakae, Setsuko, Takako, Tanaka, Tomoko, Toshie, Tsuruko, Tsuyako, Yoshiye, Yuko
Brothers: Kenji, Takeshi, Yoshio, Satoshi, Taro, Kiyoshi, Akio, Hideo, Isamu, Jiro, Kazuo, Masao, Masaru, Minoru, Noboru, Shigeo, Shigeru, Tadashi, Takashi, Takeo, Toshio, Haruo, Isao, Kaoru, Kazuma, Kenichi, Kentaro, Masaki, Masato, Masayuki, Mitsuo, Sadao, Satoru, Seiji, Sho, Tadao, Tamon, Tamotsu, Teruo, Yasuo, Yoshito, Yutaka, Iwao, Mitsuru, Daisuke, Fumio, Hisao, Hisashi, Ichiro, Isami, Koichi, Nobuo, Seichi, Shizuo, Shoichi, Shoji, Susumu, Takahiro, Tatsuo, Tetsuo, Tsugio, Tsuneo, Tsutomu
