Holding steady.
Popularity of Yoshio since 1910
Babies named Yoshio per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 349 |
| 1920s | 501 |
| 1930s | 135 |
| 1940s | 11 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 71 |
| 1990s | 50 |
| 2000s | 42 |
| 2010s | 10 |
| 2020s | 6 |
Meaning & origin
Yoshio is a Japanese name that has seen sporadic use in the United States since the early 20th century. Its first recorded year in U.S. data was 1910, and it reached its peak popularity in 1921, which was the highest number of births for the name in a single year. Since then, the name has remained stable in its low frequency, never achieving widespread usage. The name is deeply rooted in Japanese culture, combining elements that signify goodness and masculinity, and it continues to be chosen by families who value its traditional meaning and cultural heritage.
Yoshio is a traditional Japanese masculine name composed of the kanji elements yoshi (good, righteous, virtuous) and o (man, male). The name has been used in Japan for centuries and reflects cultural values of moral integrity. It gained modest usage in the United States among Japanese American families and occasionally among non-Japanese parents seeking a cross-cultural name.
Sibling names for Yoshio
Names that share Yoshio's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Yoshiko, Emi, Sakura, Miyu, Hana, Ayako, Kimiko, Masako, Mayumi, Yoshie, Yukiko, Chieko, Fusae, Harumi, Hatsue, Hisako, Kazue, Michiko, Miyoshi, Shigeko, Toyoko, Yasuko, Hiromi, Junko, Masae, Mitsuye, Natsuko, Noriko, Satsuki, Yoshiye, Yuko
Brothers: Yuto, Kenji, Hiroki, Shinji, Ryo, Hideo, Hiroshi, Isamu, Shigeo, Takashi, Takeshi, Yukio, Seiji, Shiro, Teruo, Iwao, Masaichi, Masayoshi, Seichi, Shoichi, Shoji, Susumu, Tomio, Tsuneo
