boy's name
Hitoshi
hee-TOH-shee (Japanese)
- Origin Japanese
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Births on record 142
Hitoshi is a boy's name with 3 syllables. In 1933 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Hitoshi is a name of Japanese origin.
- Peaked in 1920, when 13 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1915.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Hitoshi Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 1930s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 32 |
| 1920s | 93 |
| 1930s | 17 |
How Popular Is Hitoshi?
In 1933, Hitoshi was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Hitoshi
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Hitoshi Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Hitoshi over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Hitoshi
- Japanese hee-TOH-shee
Sibling Names for Hitoshi
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Hitoshi — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Hitoshi
How popular is the name Hitoshi?
In 1933, Hitoshi was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Hitoshi a girl's or a boy's name?
Hitoshi is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Hitoshi?
Hitoshi has 3 syllables.
When was Hitoshi most popular?
Hitoshi peaked in 1920, when 13 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.