Total births
16
Boys' name · since 1921
Kazuyoshi
16 babies named Kazuyoshi in U.S. Social Security records since 1921, with the highest year being 1925. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 16
- total births
- 1921–1926
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 100%
- born in that decade
Kazuyoshi is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 16 have been recorded since 1921.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Kazuyoshi has been recorded 16 times among boys since 1921, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1920s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1921 to 1926.
- 16 total births
- 1921–1926 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 100% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
16 boys have been named Kazuyoshi since 1921, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1926.
- 16
- total births
- 1921–1926
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 100%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
100% of everyone ever named Kazuyoshi was born in this single decade.
1925
Single peak year
6 babies were named Kazuyoshi in 1925 - its busiest year on record.
Kazuyoshi's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Kazuyoshi's SSA record in two at 1925 and the more recent half accounts for 69% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 31%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1921, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1925 peak of 6, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Kazuyoshi at a glance
Last recorded 1926Peak year
1925
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1921
Kazuyoshi popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1921–1926
- Peak year (1925)
- 6
- Annual births at peak, across 6 years of records
Kazuyoshi by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Kazuyoshi's strongest decade.
16 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 100% of all-time use.
Kazuyoshi births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1920s
1920s
16 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 16 births (100% of all-time use).
Kazuyoshi by state
Where Kazuyoshi concentrates geographically, total births since 1921
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Hawaii | | 5 | 31.3% |
Hawaii share of Kazuyoshi's total US births 31.3%
5 of 16 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Kazuyoshi? ▼
Since 1921, Social Security records show 16 babies named Kazuyoshi. The most recent recorded year was 1926. Its busiest year on record was 1925, with 6 births.
When was Kazuyoshi most popular? ▼
Kazuyoshi was most popular in the 1920s decade with 16 total births. The single peak year was 1925.
Where is Kazuyoshi most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Kazuyoshi are Hawaii (5 births).
How long has the name Kazuyoshi been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Kazuyoshi since 1921 -- 6 years through the most recent 1926 data.
What names are similar to Kazuyoshi? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Kazuo, Kaz, Kazi, Kazuki, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Kazuyoshi's data
- Hawaii records the most Kazuyoshis (5 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 Kazuyoshi
Nearby Names Like Kazuyoshi
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Kazuyoshi
Kazuo Boy
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Kazi Boy
#3487 547 births
Kazuki Boy
#12839 386 births
Kazimir Boy
#2759 344 births
Compare Kazuyoshi side by side: Kazuyoshi vs Kazuo Kazuyoshi vs Kaz Kazuyoshi vs Kazi
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Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1921–1926 (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. "Kazuyoshi: Baby Name Since 1921 - 16 Births, Peak 1925." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/kazuyoshi. 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 Kazuyoshi 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 July 2026.