Midoriya
A Japanese name meaning "green valley" or "green rice field".
Name Census estimates that about 7 living Americans carry the first name Midoriya. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Midoriya today is around 5 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Midoriya births was 2021 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Midoriya. 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 Midoriya. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
7
~ 1 in 48,964,905 Americans
Peak year
2021
7 babies that year
Average age
5
years old
2021 SSA rank
#10,418
Tracked since 2021
Popularity
Midoriya: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Midoriya 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 Midoriya during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 7 | 0 | 7 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Midoriya
The name Midoriya is believed to have originated from the Japanese language, although its exact origins and meaning are not entirely clear. Some linguists suggest that it may be derived from the Japanese words "midori" meaning "green" and "ya" meaning "valley" or "field," potentially indicating a connection to nature or a specific geographical location.
In terms of historical references, there is limited evidence of the name Midoriya being mentioned in ancient texts or scriptures. However, some records suggest that variations of the name, such as "Midori" or "Midorino," may have been used as personal names or family names in certain regions of Japan during the medieval and early modern periods.
The earliest recorded examples of the name Midoriya can be traced back to the 19th century, when it began to appear in some historical documents and records. However, it is important to note that the use of personal names in Japan has undergone significant changes over time, and many traditional names have fallen out of use or been modified.
Throughout history, there have been a few notable individuals who bore the name Midoriya, although their fame or significance may have been limited to specific regions or contexts. Here are a few examples:
1. Midoriya Takashi (1835-1912): A scholar and educator from the Edo period who is known for his contributions to the study of classical Japanese literature.
2. Midoriya Kiyoshi (1878-1945): A Japanese painter and calligrapher who specialized in traditional ink painting techniques.
3. Midoriya Sachiko (1905-1982): A renowned Japanese writer and poet whose works explored themes of nature, spirituality, and personal experiences.
4. Midoriya Masahiro (1922-1998): A Japanese businessman and entrepreneur who founded a successful trading company in the post-World War II era.
5. Midoriya Yumi (born 1968): A contemporary Japanese actress and voice artist who has worked in various TV dramas, anime, and video games.
It is worth noting that the name Midoriya has gained more widespread recognition and popularity in recent years, particularly due to its association with the protagonist of the popular manga and anime series "My Hero Academia." However, this report focuses solely on the historical and etymological aspects of the first name Midoriya, without delving into its modern usage or popularity.
People
Midoriya + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Midoriya as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with M
Other first names starting with M with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Midoriya: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Midoriya?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 7 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Midoriya 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 48,964,905 US residents.
Is Midoriya a common name?
We classify Midoriya as "Very Rare". It ranks above 23.8% 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 Midoriya most popular?
The single biggest year for Midoriya was 2021, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Midoriya is about 5 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 Midoriya in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Midoriya a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Midoriya 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 Midoriya still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Midoriya 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 Midoriya 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 common is the name Midoriya?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.