Hiromi
A Japanese feminine name meaning "generous, prosperous beauty".
Name Census estimates that about 308 living Americans carry the first name Hiromi. It is a predominantly female name (95.2% of registrations). The average person named Hiromi today is around 20 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Hiromi births was 2004 (51 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Hiromi. 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.
People living today
308
~ 1 in 1,112,839 Americans
Peak year
2004
51 babies that year
Average age
20
years old
1926 SSA rank
#4,492
Tracked since 1920
Census
Hiromi in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 1,921 people with the first name Hiromi, which placed it at #7,780 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#7,780
National first-name rank
People counted
1.9K
1,921 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.6
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Asian and Pacific Islander
86.5% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Hiromi
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Hiromi is Asian/Pacific Islander at 86.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (9.2%) and Two or More Races (3.1%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Hiromi described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Hiromi at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Asian and Pacific Islander86.5% · 1,661
- Hispanic or Latino9.2% · 177
- Two or more races3.1% · 60
- White0.8% · 16
- Black or African American0.4% · 7
Gender
Gender distribution for Hiromi
Hiromi leans heavily female at 95.2% of total registrations, but 16 boys have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Hiromi as a male name
- Ranked #4,492 in 1926
- 5 male births in 1926
- Peak: 1922 (6 births)
Hiromi as a female name
- Ranked #8,615 in 2024
- 12 female births in 2024
- Peak: 2004 (51 births)
2020 Census snapshot
In the 2020 Census sex table, Hiromi leans strongly female. 1,803 people counted with this name were female (93.6%), compared with 124 male bearers (6.4%).
Popularity
Hiromi: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Hiromi from the 1920s through to the 2020s, spanning 8 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 113 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2000s peak, Hiromi remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Hiromi 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 Hiromi during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Hiromis live
Origin
Meaning and history of Hiromi
The name Hiromi has its origins in Japan, where it has been used as a feminine given name for centuries. It is a combination of the Japanese words "hiro," meaning "generous" or "abundant," and "mi," meaning "beautiful." Together, the name Hiromi can be interpreted to mean "beautiful generosity" or "abundant beauty."
The earliest recorded use of the name Hiromi dates back to the Heian period in Japan, which spanned from the late 8th century to the late 12th century. During this time, the name was commonly bestowed upon noblewomen and aristocrats, reflecting its association with beauty and graciousness.
One of the most notable historical figures bearing the name Hiromi was Hiromi Araki, a prominent Japanese novelist and essayist who lived from 1901 to 1925. Her works, which often explored themes of feminism and social injustice, helped pave the way for future generations of Japanese women writers.
Another famous Hiromi was Hiromi Tsuru, a celebrated Japanese voice actress born in 1960. She is best known for her work in popular anime series such as "Dragon Ball Z," "Naruto," and "One Piece," where she lent her talents to numerous iconic characters.
In the world of sports, Hiromi Miyake was a Japanese table tennis player who competed in the 1992 and 1996 Summer Olympics. She won a bronze medal in the women's doubles event at the 1996 Atlanta Games, cementing her place in Japanese Olympic history.
Hiromi Omura, born in 1945, is a renowned Japanese classical pianist and composer. Her compositions have been performed by orchestras around the world, and she has received numerous accolades for her contributions to the world of classical music.
The name Hiromi has also been carried by individuals in other fields, such as Hiromi Arakawa, a Japanese fashion designer known for her unique and avant-garde creations, and Hiromi Uehara, a jazz pianist and composer whose innovative style has garnered critical acclaim and a dedicated global following.
While the name Hiromi has its roots in Japanese culture, it has gained popularity and recognition across the globe, transcending linguistic and cultural boundaries. Its beautiful meaning and historical significance have made it a cherished name choice for parents seeking to honor their heritage while bestowing a name with a rich and meaningful legacy.
People
Hiromi + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Hiromi 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
Hiromi: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Hiromi?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 308 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Hiromi 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 1 in 1,112,839 US residents.
Is Hiromi a common name?
We classify Hiromi as "Very Rare". It ranks above 79.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 331 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Hiromi most popular?
The single biggest year for Hiromi was 2004, when 51 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Hiromi is about 20 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Hiromi in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 1,921 people with the name Hiromi, or 0.64 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #7,780 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Hiromi in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Hiromi?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Hiromi leans strongly female. 1,803 people counted with this name were female (93.6%), compared with 124 male bearers (6.4%). The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Hiromi?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Hiromi is Asian/Pacific Islander at 86.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (9.2%) and Two or More Races (3.1%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Hiromi most often in the Census?
Asian/Pacific Islander is the largest reported group for people named Hiromi in the 2020 Census, accounting for 86.5% (1,661 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
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 Hiromi in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Hiromi a female name?
Yes, 95.2% of people registered as Hiromi in the SSA data are female. 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 Hiromi still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Hiromi 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 Hiromi 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.
How many Americans are named Hiromi?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.