Yoshio
boy nameYoshio entered the US charts in 1910, peaked at #790 in 1921, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1910–2025
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rank today
#790
peak (1921)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #1117 |
| 1920s | #1007 |
| 1930s | #2165 |
| 1940s | #3345 |
| 1980s | #5203 |
| 1990s | #7053 |
| 2000s | #10285 |
| 2010s | #12151 |
| 2020s | #10799 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Yoshio are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Yoshio alive today was born around 1924, making them about 101 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Yoshio in 2025?
- Yoshio is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Yoshio most popular?
- Yoshio peaked in 1921, reaching #790 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Yoshio with classmates?
- Yoshio will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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