Holding steady.
Popularity of Ichiro since 1915
Babies named Ichiro per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 67 |
| 1920s | 130 |
| 1930s | 6 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 27 |
| 2010s | 37 |
| 2020s | 19 |
Meaning & origin
Ichiro is a Japanese name with deep cultural roots, almost entirely consistent in its meaning of 'first son' since the earliest records. Social Security data shows the name first recorded in 1915, with its peak year of usage in 1920, though the one-in-N metric is unavailable due to low frequency. The trajectory remains stable, with modest usage persisting through the 1920s and beyond. Despite its low overall rank, Ichiro's significance in Japanese naming tradition and its strong phonetic structure have given it a lasting place. No top states were identified, indicating a scattered pattern.
Ichiro is a Japanese masculine given name composed of the characters 一 (ichi, 'one, first') and 郎 (ro, 'son, male'). It traditionally signifies the first-born son in a family. The name has been common in Japan for centuries, often paired with a kanji surname, and has been borne by notable individuals across fields including baseball, literature, and science.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ichi
Variants: Itchiro
Sibling names for Ichiro
Names that share Ichiro's style, for a brother or sister.
