Total births
142
Boys' name · since 1915
Hitoshi
Hitoshi has 142 recorded births since 1915 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1920 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 142
- total births
- 1915–1933
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 65%
- born in that decade
142 boys have been named Hitoshi since 1915, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Hitoshi recorded 142 times among boys since 1915, 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 1915 to 1933.
- 142 total births
- 1915–1933 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 65% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
142 boys have been named Hitoshi since 1915, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1933.
- 142
- total births
- 1915–1933
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 65%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
65% of everyone ever named Hitoshi was born in this single decade.
1920
Single peak year
13 babies were named Hitoshi in 1920 - its busiest year on record.
Hitoshi's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Hitoshi splits its recorded history at 1924: 51% of all births land in the more recent half, 49% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1922 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1920 peak of 13 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Hitoshi at a glance
Last recorded 1933Peak year
1920
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1915
Hitoshi popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1915–1933
- Peak year (1920)
- 13
- Annual births at peak, across 19 years of records
Hitoshi by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Hitoshi's strongest decade.
93 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 65% of all-time use.
Hitoshi births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 32
1910s
32 births
- 1920s
1920s
93 births
- 1930s 17
1930s
17 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 93 births (65% of all-time use).
Hitoshi by state
Where Hitoshi concentrates geographically, total births since 1915
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Hawaii | | 42 | 29.6% |
| #2 | California | | 6 | 4.2% |
Hawaii share of Hitoshi's total US births 29.6%
Even split
42 of 142 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Hitoshi? ▼
142 babies have been named Hitoshi since 1915. It was last recorded in 1933. The peak year was 1920 with 13 births.
When was Hitoshi most popular? ▼
Hitoshi was most popular in the 1920s decade with 93 total births. The single peak year was 1920.
Where is Hitoshi most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Hitoshi are Hawaii (42 births), California (6 births).
How long has the name Hitoshi been used? ▼
Hitoshi has been recorded in Social Security data since 1915, spanning 19 years of data through 1933.
What names are similar to Hitoshi? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Hitesh, Hiten. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Hitoshi's data
- Hitoshi's decade-level peak was the 1920s (93 total births); usage has since declined to 17 in the 1930s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Hawaii records the most Hitoshis (42 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 Hitoshi
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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, 1915–1933 (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. "Hitoshi: Baby Name Since 1915 - 142 Births, Peak 1920." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/hitoshi. 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 Hitoshi 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.