Total births
1,565
Boys' name · since 1912
Hiroshi
Hiroshi has 1,565 recorded births since 1912 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1924 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #7804
- among boys today
- 1,565
- born since 1912
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 45%
- more common than other boys
1,565 babies have been named Hiroshi since 1912, making it today's #7804 boys' name.
Social Security Administration records show Hiroshi recorded 1,565 times among boys since 1912, holding rank #7804 nationally today, ahead of 45% of boys, peaking in the 1920s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1912 to 2025.
- #7804 among boys today
- 1,565 born since 1912
- 1920s peak decade
- 45% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Hiroshi is currently the #7804 boys' name in America, more common than 45% of boys - 1,565 born since 1912, peaking in the 1920s.
- #7804
- among boys today
- 1,565
- born since 1912
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 45%
- more common than other boys
Hiroshi vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#7804
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 45% of names given to boys today.
1920s
Peak decade
39% of everyone ever named Hiroshi was born in this single decade.
1924
Single peak year
81 babies were named Hiroshi in 1924 - its busiest year on record.
How Hiroshi compares
1,565 Top 24% higher than 76% 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
Hiroshi's all-time total is 4x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Hiroshi | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,565 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 81 | 23 | 22,252 |
Hiroshi's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Hiroshi's SSA record in two at 1976 and the more recent half accounts for 27% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 73%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1945, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1924 peak of 81, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Hiroshi at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1924
Current rank
#7,804
Active since
1912
Hiroshi popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1912–2025
- Peak year (1924)
- 81
- Annual births at peak, across 114 years of records
Hiroshi by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Hiroshi's strongest decade.
611 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 39% of all-time use.
Hiroshi births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s
1910s
276 births
- 1920s
1920s
611 births
- 1930s 163
1930s
163 births
- 1940s 32
1940s
32 births
- 1960s 31
1960s
31 births
- 1970s 39
1970s
39 births
- 1980s 58
1980s
58 births
- 1990s 79
1990s
79 births
- 2000s 45
2000s
45 births
- 2010s 166
2010s
166 births
- 2020s 65
2020s
65 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 611 births (39% of all-time use).
How Hiroshi 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 Hiroshi's total volume
Hiroshi vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Hiroshi by state
Where Hiroshi concentrates geographically, total births since 1912
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 482 | 30.8% |
| #2 | Hawaii | | 453 | 28.9% |
| #3 | Washington | | 39 | 2.5% |
| #4 | Texas | | 6 | 0.4% |
California share of Hiroshi's total US births 30.8%
Even split
482 of 1,565 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Hiroshi? ▼
Hiroshi has been given to 1,565 babies in the U.S. since 1912, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #7804 as of the latest data. 81 babies were born in 1924, its single highest year.
When was Hiroshi most popular? ▼
Hiroshi was most popular in the 1920s decade with 611 total births. The single peak year was 1924.
Where is Hiroshi most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Hiroshi are California (482 births), Hawaii (453 births), Washington (39 births).
How long has the name Hiroshi been used? ▼
Hiroshi has been recorded in Social Security data since 1912, spanning 114 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Hiroshi? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Hiram, Hiro, Hiroki, Hiroto, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Hiroshi's data
- Hiroshi's decade-level peak was the 1920s (611 total births); usage has since declined to 65 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Hiroshis (482 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 Hiroshi
Nearby Names Like Hiroshi
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Hiroshi
Hiram Boy
#1752 14,456 births
Hiro Boy
#2107 912 births
Hiroki Boy
392 births
Hiroto Boy
191 births
Hiren Boy
123 births
Compare Hiroshi side by side: Hiroshi vs Hiram Hiroshi vs Hiro Hiroshi vs Hiroki
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Hiroshi
Rosalio #7803
2,058 births · Peak 1994
Agostino #7805
626 births · Peak 2021
Marcial #7802
2,013 births · Peak 1991
Lorence #7806
686 births · Peak 1924
Edouard #7801
621 births · Peak 2000
Randell #7807
10,011 births · Peak 1960
Choice #7800
273 births · Peak 2025
Rankin #7808
340 births · Peak 1916
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, 1912–2025 (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. "Hiroshi: #7804 Boys' Name - 1,565 Births, Peak 1924." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/hiroshi. 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 Hiroshi 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.