Hiro
Hiro is a boy's name of Japanese origin.
Meaning
Generous, broad, abundant, or prosperous, depending on the kanji character used.
Origin and history
Hiro is a masculine given name of Japanese origin. Depending on the kanji characters used to write it, it can convey meanings such as generous, tolerant, abundant, or prosperous. In the United States, it remains a rare but steadily used choice, gaining modern visibility through popular media.
Popularity in the United States
912 babies in the United States have been named Hiro since 1880. It ranks #3766 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1580.
States where it is most popular
- CA (71.2 %)
- TX (15 %)
- NY (4 %)
- FL (3.6 %)
- WA (2.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 13 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 5 |
| 2000-2010 | 106 |
| 2010-2019 | 441 |
| 2020-2029 | 347 |
Famous people named Hiro
- Hiro Murai: Director, Producer
- Hiro Kanagawa: Actor, Playwright
Fun facts
- Because Japanese names rely on kanji characters, Hiro can represent different positive traits depending on how parents write it.
- The name gained broader familiarity in the West through lead characters in media such as Heroes and Disney's Big Hero 6.