Yuji Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationYOO-jee / juːdʒiJapanese
Meaning
abundant second son; courageous
Historical & Cultural Background
Yuji is a common masculine name in Japan. It is often composed of two kanji characters, with 'yu' meaning 'abundant' or 'superior' and 'ji' meaning 'second son' or 'man'. The name reflects traditional Japanese naming practices, where names often carry significant meanings based on the characters used. Yuji has been used in various cultural contexts, including literature and media.
Trend Summary
The name Yuji has seen moderate popularity in Japan but is less common in other countries.
Similar Names
Variants
- Yūji
- Yuuji
International Variants
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Famous people named Yuji
Yuji Naka is a Japanese video game programmer known for creating the Sonic the Hedgehog series.
Yuji Horii is a Japanese video game designer and writer, best known for his work on the Dragon Quest series.
Yuji Suzuki is a Japanese professional wrestler who has competed in various wrestling promotions.
Yuji Takada is a Japanese actor recognized for his roles in television dramas and films.
Fictional characters named Yuji
Yuji Itadori is the main character in the manga and anime series Jujutsu Kaisen, known for his strength and determination.
Yuji Sakai is a character in the light novel series The Devil is a Part-Timer!, where he plays a significant role in the story.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Yuji was first seen in the United States in 1972. Yuji has ranked as high as #1230 nationally, which occurred in 1992, and has been most popular in California. In the past 5 years the name Yuji has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Yuji (1996)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1972 | 5 |
| 1976 | 6 |
| 1979 | 5 |
| 1981 | 6 |
| 1982 | 8 |
| 1983 | 6 |
| 1984 | 7 |
| 1985 | 5 |
| 1986 | 7 |
| 1987 | 5 |
| 1988 | 7 |
| 1989 | 7 |
| 1991 | 9 |
| 1992 | 11 |
| 1993 | 5 |
| 1994 | 6 |
| 1995 | 8 |
| 1996 | 8 |
| 1998 | 6 |
| 1999 | 5 |
| 2000 | 5 |
| 2001 | 6 |
| 2002 | 6 |
| 2003 | 5 |
| 2004 | 6 |
| 2005 | 6 |
| 2006 | 8 |
| 2007 | 5 |
| 2009 | 5 |
| 2010 | 9 |
| 2011 | 7 |
| 2013 | 7 |
| 2014 | 6 |
| 2015 | 8 |
| 2017 | 7 |
| 2018 | 5 |
| 2019 | 5 |
| 2021 | 7 |
| 2022 | 9 |
| 2024 | 8 |