Hiroshi

Hiroshi is a boy's name of Japanese origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 10 boys in the United States.

Hiroshi at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Japanese
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Hiroshi

Hiroshi belongs to the Japanese tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Hiroshi first appears in Social Security records in 1912. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #740 in 1924, and in 2024 10 babies received the name — 1,558 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Hiroshi in US records

First recorded (US)
1912
Best US rank
#740 in 1924
Peak year
1924
Babies named Hiroshi in 2024
10
Total since 1880
1,558

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Hiroshi mean?

The meaning of Hiroshi is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its Japanese origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Hiroshi a boy or girl name?

Hiroshi is a boy name. In 2024, 10 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Hiroshi?

Hiroshi comes from the Japanese tradition.

How popular is the name Hiroshi?

Hiroshi first appears in US records in 1912. Its best-ever ranking was #740 in 1924, and 10 babies were given the name in 2024.

Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. If you spot an error, write to hello@namepetal.com — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.