Hiroyuki Boy
Origin(s)
Pronunciationhee-roh-yoo-kee / hiɾo̞jɯ̟kiJapanese
Meaning
generous happiness; abundant happiness
Historical & Cultural Background
Hiroyuki is a traditional Japanese name often given to boys. It is composed of two kanji characters: 'hiro' meaning 'generous' or 'abundant' and 'yuki' meaning 'happiness' or 'snow'. The name reflects positive attributes and is commonly used in Japan. Names like Hiroyuki are often chosen for their auspicious meanings.
Trend Summary
Hiroyuki has seen moderate popularity in Japan but is less common in other regions.
Similar Names
Variants
- Hiro
- Yuki
International Variants
- Hiroyuki (Japanese)
Famous people named Hiroyuki
Hiroyuki Sanada is a Japanese actor known for his roles in both Japanese cinema and Hollywood films.
Hiroyuki Takahashi is a Japanese voice actor recognized for his work in anime and video games.
Hiroyuki Nishimura is a Japanese entrepreneur, best known as the founder of the popular online community 2channel.
Hiroyuki Kuroda is a Japanese professional baseball pitcher who has played in Major League Baseball.
Fictional characters named Hiroyuki
Hiroyuki is a character in the anime series 'Kyoukai no Kanata', known for his unique abilities.
Hiroyuki is a character in the video game 'Final Fantasy XIV', serving as a mentor to players.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Hiroyuki was first seen in the United States in 1924. Hiroyuki has ranked as high as #1189 nationally, which occurred in 1989, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Hiroyuki has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Hiroyuki
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1924 | 5 |
| 1930 | 6 |
| 1983 | 6 |
| 1987 | 5 |
| 1989 | 7 |
| 1991 | 6 |
| 1992 | 6 |
| 1993 | 5 |
| 1994 | 5 |
| 1997 | 5 |
| 2009 | 5 |
| 2017 | 6 |