Holding steady.
Popularity of Yoshito since 1914
Babies named Yoshito per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 59 |
| 1920s | 123 |
| 1930s | 20 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Yoshito is a Japanese masculine given name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1914. Its peak year in the United States was 1925, though it has never been a common name nationally. The name has seen stable, low-frequency use over the decades, with its latest recorded occurrence in 2025. Yoshito is virtually absent from the top states in the U.S., reflecting its niche appeal. The name's enduring but rare presence makes it a distinctive choice for families seeking a connection to Japanese heritage without widespread popularity.
Yoshito is a Japanese masculine given name typically written with characters such as 善人 (yoshi 'good, virtuous' + to 'person'), 義人 (yoshi 'justice, righteousness' + to 'person'), or 芳人 (yoshi 'fragrant, virtuous' + to 'person'). The name has been in modest but consistent use in Japan since the early 20th century, with its peak in the 1920s. It is among the many Japanese names that combine a positive first element with the common suffix -to.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Yoshi, To-chan
Sibling names for Yoshito
Names that share Yoshito's style, for a brother or sister.
