Yoshihiko
A masculine Japanese name meaning "good prince" or "good man".
Name Census estimates that about 0 living Americans carry the first name Yoshihiko. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Yoshihiko today is around 0 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Yoshihiko births was 1926 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Yoshihiko. 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 Yoshihiko. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
0
~ - Americans
Peak year
1926
5 babies that year
Average age
-
1926 SSA rank
#4,832
Tracked since 1926
Popularity
Yoshihiko: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Yoshihiko 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 Yoshihiko 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 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Yoshihiko
The name Yoshihiko is a Japanese given name derived from the combination of two words: "yoshi" meaning "good" or "virtuous", and "hiko" meaning "prince" or "son". Its origins can be traced back to the ancient Japanese nobility and samurai warrior class.
During the Heian period (794-1185 CE), the name Yoshihiko was associated with members of the aristocratic families and imperial court. It was a name bestowed upon sons with the hope that they would grow up to be virtuous and honorable leaders, embodying the qualities of a noble prince.
The earliest recorded mention of the name Yoshihiko can be found in the Kojiki, an ancient chronicle of Japanese myths and legends dating back to the early 8th century CE. It is believed that the name was inspired by the legendary prince Yamato Takeru, a heroic figure known for his bravery and virtue.
Throughout Japanese history, several notable individuals have carried the name Yoshihiko. One of the most famous was Yoshihiko Nishio (1804-1867), a renowned scholar and educator who played a significant role in the establishment of modern education in Japan during the Edo period.
Another prominent figure was Yoshihiko Asahina (1888-1975), a respected entomologist and professor at Tokyo Imperial University. His contributions to the study of insects and their taxonomy earned him international recognition.
In the realm of politics, Yoshihiko Noda (born 1957) served as the 62nd Prime Minister of Japan from 2011 to 2012, leading the country during a period of economic and environmental challenges.
The name Yoshihiko has also been associated with several notable artists and writers. Yoshihiko Amino (1928-2004) was a highly regarded historian and author who specialized in the study of ancient Japanese society and culture.
Lastly, Yoshihiko Tsutsui (born 1965) is a contemporary Japanese author and filmmaker known for his unique and imaginative works, combining elements of science fiction, fantasy, and social commentary.
People
Yoshihiko + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Yoshihiko as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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FAQ
Yoshihiko: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Yoshihiko?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 0 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Yoshihiko 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 Yoshihiko a common name?
We classify Yoshihiko 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, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Yoshihiko most popular?
The single biggest year for Yoshihiko was 1926, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Yoshihiko 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 Yoshihiko in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Yoshihiko a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Yoshihiko 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 Yoshihiko still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Yoshihiko 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 Yoshihiko 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 Yoshihiko?
For a quick modern take, check how many people have the name Yoshihiko on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.