Hiro
Every Hiro since 1915 — 917 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Hiro
Hiro is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,902 in 2025 with 43 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1915, 917 American babies have been named Hiro. Its peak came in 2016, when 77 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Hiro stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Hiro year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 43 | #2,902 |
| 2024 | — | — | 71 | #2,106 |
| 2023 | — | — | 60 | #2,331 |
| 2022 | — | — | 67 | #2,177 |
| 2021 | — | — | 50 | #2,602 |
| 2020 | — | — | 56 | #2,376 |
| 2019 | — | — | 55 | #2,437 |
| 2018 | — | — | 49 | #2,591 |
| 2017 | — | — | 61 | #2,200 |
| 2016 | — | — | 77 | #1,907 |
| 2015 | — | — | 74 | #1,965 |
| 2014 | — | — | 35 | #3,174 |
| 2013 | — | — | 17 | #5,255 |
| 2012 | — | — | 29 | #3,647 |
| 2011 | — | — | 20 | #4,725 |
| 2010 | — | — | 24 | #4,158 |
| 2009 | — | — | 23 | #4,341 |
| 2008 | — | — | 16 | #5,591 |
| 2007 | — | — | 17 | #5,286 |
| 2006 | — | — | 20 | #4,571 |
| 2005 | — | — | 10 | #7,322 |
| 2004 | — | — | 9 | #7,769 |
| 2003 | — | — | 5 | #11,537 |
| 2002 | — | — | — | — |
| 2001 | — | — | 6 | #9,716 |
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| 1915 | 5 | #4,574 | — | — |
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Famous people named Hiro
- Hiro Mashima Comic artist · b. 1977
- Hiro Mizushima Actor · b. 1984
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Hiro in 2025?
Hiro ranked #2,902 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 43 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Hiro?
917 babies have been named Hiro in the United States since 1915, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Hiro most popular?
Hiro peaked in 2016, when 77 newborns received the name.
Is Hiro a boy or girl name?
Hiro is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Hiro rising or falling?
Hiro is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Hiro?
Well-known people named Hiro include Hiro Mashima (comic artist), Hiro Mizushima (actor).