Koichi Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationKOH-ee-chee / koːi̯t͡ɕiJapanese
Meaning
Japanese: 'second son' or 'man of the second'
Historical & Cultural Background
Koichi is a traditional Japanese name often given to boys. It is composed of two kanji characters, which can vary in meaning depending on the characters used. The name has been popular in Japan for many years and reflects cultural values associated with family and birth order. Names like Koichi are often chosen for their auspicious meanings.
Trend Summary
The name Koichi has seen fluctuating popularity in Japan but remains a classic choice.
Similar Names
Variants
- Koichi
- Ko-ichi
International Variants
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Famous people named Koichi
Koichi Tanaka is a Japanese physicist known for his work in the field of superconductivity.
Koichi Sugiyama was a Japanese composer famous for his music in the Dragon Quest video game series.
Koichi Kato is a Japanese politician who served as the Chief Cabinet Secretary.
Koichi Yamamoto is a notable Japanese artist recognized for his contributions to contemporary art.
Fictional characters named Koichi
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Koichi was first seen in the United States in 1914. Koichi has ranked as high as #868 nationally, which occurred in 1921, and has been most popular in Hawaii, and Washington. In the past 5 years the name Koichi has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Koichi (1927)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| HI | 7 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1914 | 5 |
| 1916 | 5 |
| 1917 | 8 |
| 1918 | 12 |
| 1919 | 12 |
| 1920 | 8 |
| 1921 | 16 |
| 1922 | 9 |
| 1923 | 12 |
| 1924 | 11 |
| 1925 | 6 |
| 1926 | 6 |
| 1927 | 8 |
| 1929 | 5 |
| 1930 | 6 |
| 1988 | 6 |
| 1994 | 5 |
| 2007 | 5 |