Holding steady.
Popularity of Shoichi since 1912
Babies named Shoichi per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 34 |
| 1920s | 80 |
| 1930s | 17 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Shoichi is a traditional Japanese male given name that saw its height of popularity in the 1920s, with a peak in 1927. The name's trajectory has been stable, meaning it has not experienced a resurgence in recent decades. It is typically written with two kanji characters, the second of which is often '一' meaning 'one', while the first can vary to convey different meanings such as 'soar' or 'first'. Despite its decline, Shoichi remains a classic choice that reflects early 20th century Japanese naming trends.
Shoichi is a Japanese male given name typically composed of two kanji: the first character often means 'soar' or 'fly' (翔) or 'first' (正), and the second character (一) means 'one', but other combinations exist. The name was particularly popular in the early 20th century, peaking in 1927, but has since declined in usage.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Shōichi, Sho-ichi
Sibling names for Shoichi
Names that share Shoichi's style, for a brother or sister.
