Total births
912
Boys' name · since 1923
Hiro
Hiro has 912 recorded births since 1923 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2016 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #2107
- among boys today
- 912
- born since 1923
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 85%
- more common than other boys
912 babies have been named Hiro since 1923, making it today's #2107 boys' name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Hiro has been recorded 912 times among boys since 1923, currently ranked #2107 nationally and more common than 85% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 2010s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1923 to 2025.
- #2107 among boys today
- 912 born since 1923
- 2010s peak decade
- 85% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Hiro is currently the #2107 boys' name in America, more common than 85% of boys - 912 born since 1923, peaking in the 2010s.
- #2107
- among boys today
- 912
- born since 1923
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 85%
- more common than other boys
Hiro vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#2107
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 85% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
48% of everyone ever named Hiro was born in this single decade.
2016
Single peak year
77 babies were named Hiro in 2016 - its busiest year on record.
How Hiro compares
912 Top 32% higher than 68% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Hiro's all-time total is 149% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Hiro | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 912 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 77 | 23 | 22,252 |
Hiro's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Hiro's SSA record in two at 2012 and the more recent half accounts for 82% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 18%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1926, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2016 peak of 77, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Hiro at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2016
Current rank
#2,107
Active since
1923
Hiro popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1923–2025
- Peak year (2016)
- 77
- Annual births at peak, across 103 years of records
Hiro popularity over time - girls
5 total births recorded since 1915 (Hiro as girls' name)
Hiro by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Hiro's strongest decade.
441 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 48% of all-time use.
Hiro births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1920s 13
1920s
13 births
- 1990s 5
1990s
5 births
- 2000s 106
2000s
106 births
- 2010s
2010s
441 births
- 2020s
2020s
347 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 441 births (48% of all-time use).
How Hiro compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Hiro's total volume
Hiro vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Hiro by state
Where Hiro concentrates geographically, total births since 1923
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 195 | 21.4% |
| #2 | Texas | | 41 | 4.5% |
| #3 | New York | | 11 | 1.2% |
| #4 | Florida | | 10 | 1.1% |
| #5 | Washington | | 6 | 0.7% |
| #6 | Wisconsin | | 6 | 0.7% |
| #7 | Colorado | | 5 | 0.5% |
California share of Hiro's total US births 21.4%
Even split
195 of 912 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 7 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Hiro? ▼
912 babies have been named Hiro since 1923. It currently ranks #2107 among boys. The peak year was 2016 with 77 births.
When was Hiro most popular? ▼
Hiro was most popular in the 2010s decade with 441 total births. The single peak year was 2016.
Where is Hiro most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Hiro are California (195 births), Texas (41 births), New York (11 births).
How long has the name Hiro been used? ▼
Hiro has been recorded in Social Security data since 1923, spanning 103 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Hiro? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Hiram, Hiroshi, Hiroki, Hiroto, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Hiro's data
- Hiro's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (441 total births) through the 2020s (347) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Hiros (195 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Hiro
Nearby Names Like Hiro
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Hiro
Hiram Boy
#1752 14,456 births
Hiroshi Boy
#7804 1,565 births
Hiroki Boy
392 births
Hiroto Boy
191 births
Hiren Boy
123 births
Compare Hiro side by side: Hiro vs Hiram Hiro vs Hiroshi Hiro vs Hiroki
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Hiro
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1923–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Hiro: #2107 Boys' Name - 912 Births, Peak 2016." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/hiro. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Hiro draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.