Hiroshi
Borrowed from Japanese ひろし (Hiroshi).
Every Hiroshi since 1912 — 1,565 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Hiroshi
Hiroshi is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #10,063 in 2025 with 7 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1912, 1,565 American babies have been named Hiroshi. Its peak came in 1924, when 81 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1920s.
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 Hiroshi stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Hiroshi year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7 | #10,063 |
| 2024 | 10 | #7,968 |
| 2023 | 16 | #5,758 |
| 2022 | 7 | #10,189 |
| 2021 | 12 | #6,851 |
| 2020 | 13 | #6,427 |
| 2019 | 12 | #6,930 |
| 2018 | 16 | #5,631 |
| 2017 | 10 | #7,791 |
| 2016 | 11 | #7,319 |
| 2015 | 13 | #6,464 |
| 2014 | 19 | #4,943 |
| 2013 | 15 | #5,762 |
| 2012 | 30 | #3,571 |
| 2011 | 34 | #3,270 |
| 2010 | 6 | #11,252 |
| 2009 | 9 | #8,556 |
| 2008 | 7 | #10,279 |
| 2007 | — | — |
| 2006 | 10 | #7,634 |
| 2005 | 7 | #9,487 |
| 2004 | 6 | #10,452 |
| 2003 | — | — |
| 2002 | 6 | #9,834 |
| 2001 | — | — |
| 2000 | — | — |
| 1995 | 5 | #9,384 |
| 1990 | 8 | #6,050 |
| 1985 | 6 | #6,073 |
| 1980 | 8 | #4,672 |
| 1975 | 7 | #4,516 |
| 1970 | 8 | #3,640 |
| 1965 | 6 | #3,692 |
| 1960 | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — |
| 1950 | — | — |
| 1945 | 5 | #3,517 |
| 1940 | 7 | #2,995 |
| 1935 | 16 | #1,788 |
| 1930 | 24 | #1,511 |
| 1925 | 77 | #751 |
| 1920 | 62 | #868 |
| 1915 | 50 | #872 |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Hiroshi
- Hiroshi Yamauchi Businessperson · 1927–2013
- Hiroshi Saeki Soccer player · b. 1936
- Hiroshi Kanazawa Soccer player · b. 1950
- Hiroshi Ōshima Military personnel · 1886–1975
- Hiroshi Inagaki Film director · 1905–1980
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Hiroshi mean?
Borrowed from Japanese ひろし (Hiroshi).
How popular is the name Hiroshi in 2025?
Hiroshi ranked #10,063 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 7 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Hiroshi?
1,565 babies have been named Hiroshi in the United States since 1912, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Hiroshi most popular?
Hiroshi peaked in 1924, when 81 newborns received the name.
Is Hiroshi a boy or girl name?
Hiroshi is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Hiroshi rising or falling?
Hiroshi is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Hiroshi?
Well-known people named Hiroshi include Hiroshi Yamauchi (businessperson), Hiroshi Saeki (soccer player), Hiroshi Kanazawa (soccer player).