Total births
129
Boys' name · since 1916
Hisashi
Hisashi has 129 recorded births since 1916 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1926 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 129
- total births
- 1916–1933
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 64%
- born in that decade
129 boys have been named Hisashi since 1916, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Hisashi recorded 129 times among boys since 1916, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, 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 1916 to 1933.
- 129 total births
- 1916–1933 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 64% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
129 boys have been named Hisashi since 1916, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1933.
- 129
- total births
- 1916–1933
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 64%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
64% of everyone ever named Hisashi was born in this single decade.
1926
Single peak year
15 babies were named Hisashi in 1926 - its busiest year on record.
Hisashi's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Hisashi's full recorded timeline at 1924, 54% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 46% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1917, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1926 peak of 15 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Hisashi at a glance
Last recorded 1933Peak year
1926
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1916
Hisashi popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1916–1933
- Peak year (1926)
- 15
- Annual births at peak, across 18 years of records
Hisashi by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Hisashi's strongest decade.
83 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 64% of all-time use.
Hisashi births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 26
1910s
26 births
- 1920s
1920s
83 births
- 1930s 20
1930s
20 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 83 births (64% of all-time use).
Hisashi by state
Where Hisashi concentrates geographically, total births since 1916
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Hawaii | | 54 | 41.9% |
| #2 | California | | 6 | 4.7% |
Hawaii share of Hisashi's total US births 41.9%
Even split
54 of 129 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Hisashi? ▼
Since 1916, Social Security records show 129 babies named Hisashi. The most recent recorded year was 1933. Its busiest year on record was 1926, with 15 births.
When was Hisashi most popular? ▼
Hisashi was most popular in the 1920s decade with 83 total births. The single peak year was 1926.
Where is Hisashi most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Hisashi are Hawaii (54 births), California (6 births).
How long has the name Hisashi been used? ▼
Hisashi has been recorded in Social Security data since 1916, spanning 18 years of data through 1933.
What names are similar to Hisashi? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Hisham, Hisao, Hishaam. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Hisashi's data
- Hisashi's decade-level peak was the 1920s (83 total births); usage has since declined to 20 in the 1930s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Hawaii records the most Hisashis (54 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Hawaii 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 Hisashi
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Compare Hisashi side by side: Hisashi vs Hisham Hisashi vs Hisao Hisashi vs Hishaam
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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, 1916–1933 (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. "Hisashi: Baby Name Since 1916 - 129 Births, Peak 1926." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/hisashi. 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 Hisashi 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.