Yoshio Boy
Origin(s)
Pronunciationyo-SHEE-oh / jo̞ˈɕi.o̞Japanese
Meaning
man of virtue; righteous man
Historical & Cultural Background
Yoshio is a traditional Japanese name that combines the elements 'yoshi' (良) meaning 'good' or 'virtuous' and 'o' (男) meaning 'man'. It is often given to boys in Japan and reflects cultural values emphasizing morality and righteousness. The name has been used for centuries and remains popular in contemporary Japan.
Trend Summary
Yoshio has seen fluctuating popularity in the U.S., with occasional peaks in interest.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Yoshio was first seen in the United States in 1910. Yoshio has ranked as high as #811 nationally, which occurred in 1921, and has been most popular in Hawaii, California, and Washington. In the past 5 years the name Yoshio has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Yoshio (1995)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910 | 5 |
| 1911 | 5 |
| 1912 | 12 |
| 1913 | 22 |
| 1914 | 32 |
| 1915 | 44 |
| 1916 | 49 |
| 1917 | 61 |
| 1918 | 66 |
| 1919 | 53 |
| 1920 | 54 |
| 1921 | 73 |
| 1922 | 56 |
| 1923 | 56 |
| 1924 | 57 |
| 1925 | 53 |
| 1926 | 46 |
| 1927 | 39 |
| 1928 | 29 |
| 1929 | 38 |
| 1930 | 32 |
| 1931 | 18 |
| 1932 | 26 |
| 1933 | 15 |
| 1934 | 11 |
| 1935 | 12 |
| 1936 | 6 |
| 1937 | 10 |
| 1939 | 5 |
| 1940 | 6 |
| 1942 | 5 |
| 1981 | 7 |
| 1982 | 12 |
| 1983 | 5 |
| 1984 | 6 |
| 1985 | 13 |
| 1986 | 8 |
| 1987 | 8 |
| 1988 | 6 |
| 1989 | 6 |
| 1990 | 8 |
| 1991 | 9 |
| 1992 | 6 |
| 1993 | 8 |
| 1995 | 8 |
| 1997 | 5 |
| 1999 | 6 |
| 2000 | 5 |
| 2001 | 5 |
| 2004 | 6 |
| 2005 | 8 |
| 2006 | 5 |
| 2007 | 6 |
| 2009 | 7 |
| 2018 | 5 |
| 2019 | 5 |
| 2021 | 6 |