Yoshica
A Japanese name combining elements meaning "good" and "luck".
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Yoshica. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Yoshica today is around 44 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Yoshica births was 1978 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Yoshica. 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 Yoshica. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
1978
6 babies that year
Average age
44
years old
1978 SSA rank
#9,740
Tracked since 1978
Popularity
Yoshica: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Yoshica 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 Yoshica during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0 | 6 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Yoshica
The name Yoshica has its origins in Japanese culture, with roots dating back to the 12th century. It is derived from the Japanese words "yo," meaning "good," and "shika," meaning "fortune" or "prosperity." Thus, the name Yoshica can be interpreted as "good fortune" or "prosperous one."
In ancient Japanese texts, the name Yoshica was often associated with noble families and individuals of high social standing. One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name can be found in the Heike Monogatari, a 12th-century epic that recounts the rise and fall of the Taira clan during the Genpei War.
One of the most notable historical figures bearing the name Yoshica was Yoshica Masako, a 13th-century Japanese empress consort. She was the wife of Emperor Go-Fukakusa and played a influential role in the imperial court during her lifetime.
Another prominent individual was Yoshica Akiko, a 16th-century female samurai warrior who fought alongside her husband during the Sengoku period. She was renowned for her bravery and skill in battle, and her exploits have been celebrated in numerous historical accounts and works of literature.
In the realm of arts and culture, Yoshica Tori was a renowned 17th-century Japanese poet and calligrapher. Her works were widely acclaimed for their elegance and depth, and she was considered a master of the traditional Japanese poetic forms known as waka and haiku.
Moving into more modern times, Yoshica Emi was a 19th-century Japanese educator and advocate for women's rights. She established one of the first schools for girls in Japan and worked tirelessly to promote gender equality and access to education for women.
Lastly, Yoshica Hiroko was a 20th-century Japanese scientist and one of the first women in Japan to earn a doctoral degree in chemistry. Her groundbreaking research in organic chemistry earned her numerous accolades and paved the way for future generations of women in the field of science.
People
Yoshica + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Yoshica as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with Y
Other first names starting with Y with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Yoshica: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Yoshica?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Yoshica 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 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Yoshica a common name?
We classify Yoshica as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Yoshica most popular?
The single biggest year for Yoshica was 1978, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Yoshica is about 44 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 Yoshica in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Yoshica a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Yoshica 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 Yoshica still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Yoshica 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 Yoshica 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 are named Yoshica?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.