Yoshio
Yoshio is a boy's name of Japanese origin.
Meaning
Good man, righteous male, or joyful son, depending on the kanji used.
Origin and history
Yoshio is a traditional Japanese masculine name created from kanji combinations such as yoshi (meaning good, righteous, or joyful) and o (meaning male or man). It was historically popular in 20th-century Japan and saw modest usage in the United States, particularly among Japanese-American families. Today, it remains a rare and distinctive choice in the U.S.
Popularity in the United States
1,175 babies in the United States have been named Yoshio since 1880. It ranks #3520 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1921.
States where it is most popular
- HI (58.3 %)
- CA (39.2 %)
- WA (1.9 %)
- TX (0.57 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 349 |
| 1920-1930 | 501 |
| 1930-1940 | 135 |
| 1940-1950 | 11 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 71 |
| 1990-2000 | 50 |
| 2000-2010 | 42 |
| 2010-2019 | 10 |
| 2020-2029 | 6 |
Famous people named Yoshio
- Yoshio Nishina: Physicist, Researcher
- Yoshio Taniguchi: Architect
- Yoshio Yoda: Actor
Fun facts
- The meaning of Yoshio changes depending on which kanji characters are selected to write it.
- The name has been continuously recorded in U.S. birth statistics since the early 20th century.