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Ichirō

Ichirō 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 7 boys in the United States.

Ichirō at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Japanese
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references
Also spelled
Ichiro, Ichirou

About the name Ichirō

Ichirō 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. It travels in a few spellings: Ichiro, Ichirou.

In the United States, Ichirō first appears in Social Security records in 1915. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #1725 in 1920, and in 2024 7 babies received the name — 286 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Ichirō in US records

First recorded (US)
1915
Best US rank
#1725 in 1920
Peak year
1920
Babies named Ichirō in 2024
7
Total since 1880
286

Spellings & short forms

IchiroIchirou

Similar names

More names from the Japanese shelf:

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Ichirō mean?

The meaning of Ichirō 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 Ichirō a boy or girl name?

Ichirō is a boy name. In 2024, 7 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Ichirō?

Ichirō comes from the Japanese tradition. It is also spelled Ichiro, Ichirou.

How popular is the name Ichirō?

Ichirō first appears in US records in 1915. Its best-ever ranking was #1725 in 1920, and 7 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.