Mitsuyoshi
A masculine Japanese name meaning "prosperous generations".
Name Census estimates that about 0 living Americans carry the first name Mitsuyoshi. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Mitsuyoshi today is around 0 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Mitsuyoshi births was 1918 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Mitsuyoshi. 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 Mitsuyoshi. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
0
~ - Americans
Peak year
1918
5 babies that year
Average age
-
1922 SSA rank
#4,755
Tracked since 1918
Popularity
Mitsuyoshi: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Mitsuyoshi from the 1910s through to the 1920s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1920s, with 5 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Mitsuyoshi 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 Mitsuyoshi during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Mitsuyoshi
Mitsuyoshi is a Japanese given name with a rich history dating back centuries. The name is derived from the combination of the Japanese words "mitsu" meaning "three" and "yoshi" meaning "good fortune" or "auspicious". This name was traditionally given to third-born sons, reflecting the cultural significance of the number three and the wish for good luck and prosperity for the child.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Mitsuyoshi can be traced back to the Kamakura period (1185-1333) in Japan. During this time, the name appeared in various historical records and documents, indicating its adoption among the nobility and samurai classes.
One of the earliest notable figures bearing the name Mitsuyoshi was Mitsuyoshi Akashi, a renowned 12th-century warrior and military strategist who served under the Minamoto clan. His exploits were chronicled in the "Azuma Kagami" (Mirror of the East), a historical text from the Kamakura period.
In the Muromachi period (1336-1573), Mitsuyoshi Kusunoki was a prominent samurai and military commander who played a pivotal role in the Wars of the Nanboku-cho era. He was known for his unwavering loyalty to the Southern Court and his skilled leadership on the battlefield.
During the Edo period (1603-1868), Mitsuyoshi Ishikawa was a celebrated painter and calligrapher who contributed significantly to the development of the Nanga (Southern Painting) style. His works were highly regarded and are still preserved in various museums and collections.
In the 19th century, Mitsuyoshi Tanaka was a influential educator and scholar who played a crucial role in the modernization of Japan's education system during the Meiji Restoration. His efforts in reforming the traditional teaching methods and introducing Western-style education left a lasting impact on the country's educational landscape.
Another notable figure was Mitsuyoshi Fukuzawa, a businessman and philanthropist who lived during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He established several successful enterprises and was known for his philanthropic endeavors, including the founding of schools and supporting educational initiatives for underprivileged children.
Throughout its long history, the name Mitsuyoshi has been associated with individuals from various walks of life, including warriors, artists, scholars, and philanthropists. While its origins lie in the traditional Japanese naming conventions, the name has transcended time and continues to be bestowed upon children in modern Japan, carrying with it the cultural significance and hopes for good fortune.
People
Mitsuyoshi + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Mitsuyoshi 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
Mitsuyoshi: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Mitsuyoshi?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 0 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Mitsuyoshi 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 Mitsuyoshi a common name?
We classify Mitsuyoshi 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, 10 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Mitsuyoshi most popular?
The single biggest year for Mitsuyoshi was 1918, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Mitsuyoshi 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 Mitsuyoshi in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Mitsuyoshi a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Mitsuyoshi 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 Mitsuyoshi still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Mitsuyoshi 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 Mitsuyoshi 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 Mitsuyoshi?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.