Haruyoshi
A masculine Japanese name meaning "spring prosperity".
Name Census estimates that about 0 living Americans carry the first name Haruyoshi. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Haruyoshi today is around 0 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Haruyoshi births was 1922 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Haruyoshi. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Haruyoshi. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
0
~ - Americans
Peak year
1922
7 babies that year
Average age
-
1922 SSA rank
#3,670
Tracked since 1922
Popularity
Haruyoshi: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Haruyoshi by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Haruyoshi during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 7 | 0 | 7 |
Geography
Where Haruyoshis live
Origin
Meaning and history of Haruyoshi
The name Haruyoshi has its origins in Japanese culture and language. It is a masculine given name comprised of two distinct Japanese words: "haru" meaning spring, and "yoshi" which can be translated as good, righteous, or prosperous. Together, the name Haruyoshi carries the connotation of a good or prosperous spring.
The earliest recorded use of this name dates back to the Heian period in Japan, spanning from 794 to 1185 CE. During this era, many Japanese names began to incorporate seasonal references and well-wishes, reflecting the influence of Buddhism and the appreciation for nature in Japanese culture.
One of the earliest documented individuals with the name Haruyoshi was a Buddhist monk and scholar who lived during the late Heian period. Known as Haruyoshi Shinnō, he was a member of the imperial family and made significant contributions to the study and promotion of Buddhist teachings.
In the subsequent Kamakura period (1185-1333 CE), a prominent samurai warrior named Haruyoshi Kikuchi served under the Hōjō clan, playing a crucial role in several military campaigns and battles.
Moving forward to the Edo period (1603-1868 CE), Haruyoshi Tsuchiya was a celebrated artist and calligrapher, renowned for his intricate and beautiful brushwork. His works are still highly regarded in the world of Japanese art and calligraphy.
Another notable figure with the name Haruyoshi was Haruyoshi Nakahara, a Meiji-era politician and diplomat who served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs for Japan in the late 19th century. He was instrumental in negotiating several important treaties and agreements during his tenure.
In more recent history, Haruyoshi Yamauchi was a Japanese businessman and former president of Nintendo, leading the company from 1949 to 2002. Under his leadership, Nintendo transitioned from a playing card manufacturer to a pioneering video game company, introducing iconic consoles and characters that revolutionized the gaming industry.
While the name Haruyoshi is not as common today as it once was, it remains a significant part of Japanese cultural heritage, carrying the essence of spring and prosperity through its rich linguistic origins and historical associations.
People
Haruyoshi + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Haruyoshi as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with H
Other first names starting with H with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Haruyoshi: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Haruyoshi?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 0 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Haruyoshi going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about - US residents.
Is Haruyoshi a common name?
We classify Haruyoshi as "Very Rare". It ranks above 2.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 7 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Haruyoshi most popular?
The single biggest year for Haruyoshi was 1922, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Haruyoshi is about 0 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Haruyoshi in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Haruyoshi a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Haruyoshi in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Haruyoshi still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Haruyoshi in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Haruyoshi can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people share the name Haruyoshi?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.