Holding steady, #8,243 for boys today.
Popularity of Kiyoshi since 1910
Babies named Kiyoshi per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 241 |
| 1920s | 478 |
| 1930s | 128 |
| 1940s | 12 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 25 |
| 1980s | 32 |
| 1990s | 68 |
| 2000s | 87 |
| 2010s | 99 |
| 2020s | 56 |
Meaning & origin
Kiyoshi is a Japanese name with a calm and pure meaning, reflecting the kanji used to write it. In the United States, the name first appeared in records in 1910 and reached its peak popularity in 1923, though it has always been a rare choice. As of 2025, it ranks 8,243rd, with only 1 in approximately 189,786 newborns receiving the name, a rate that has remained stable over recent years. The name is almost exclusively used for boys, and while it has no top states for usage, it is most likely found among families with Japanese heritage or an appreciation for Japanese culture.
Kiyoshi is a Japanese masculine name derived from the adjective 'kiyoi' meaning 'pure, clean' or 'quiet, calm.' It is often written with kanji such as 清 (kiyoshi, 'pure') or 静 (kiyoshi, 'quiet'). The name has been used as a given name in Japan since at least the early 20th century, appearing in U.S. records starting in 1910.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Kiyoshi (清, 静)
Sibling names for Kiyoshi
Names that share Kiyoshi's style, for a brother or sister.
