Yoshi
From 義 (Yoshi, common Japanese male given name), and many other spellings.
Every Yoshi since 1914 — 310 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Yoshi
Yoshi is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #10,654 in 2025 with 7 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1914, 310 American babies have been named Yoshi — about 71% boys and 29% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2022, when 19 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Yoshi stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Yoshi year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 7 | #10,654 |
| 2024 | — | — | 9 | #8,970 |
| 2023 | — | — | 15 | #6,208 |
| 2022 | 5 | #17,683 | 14 | #6,469 |
| 2021 | 5 | #17,581 | 13 | #6,675 |
| 2020 | — | — | 6 | #11,977 |
| 2019 | — | — | 12 | #7,155 |
| 2018 | — | — | 9 | #8,797 |
| 2017 | 6 | #15,836 | 8 | #9,665 |
| 2016 | 5 | #18,785 | 6 | #12,138 |
| 2015 | — | — | 5 | #13,989 |
| 2014 | — | — | 7 | #10,682 |
| 2013 | — | — | — | — |
| 2012 | — | — | 12 | #7,034 |
| 2011 | — | — | 17 | #5,427 |
| 2010 | — | — | 9 | #8,773 |
| 2009 | 6 | #17,239 | 10 | #8,295 |
| 2008 | — | — | 12 | #7,172 |
| 2007 | — | — | 8 | #9,769 |
| 2006 | — | — | — | — |
| 2005 | 5 | #19,137 | 12 | #6,622 |
| 2004 | — | — | 6 | #11,323 |
| 2003 | 6 | #15,744 | 5 | #12,721 |
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| 2001 | — | — | 7 | #9,219 |
| 2000 | — | — | 5 | #12,087 |
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Famous people named Yoshi
- Yoshi Tatsu Wrestler · b. 1977
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Yoshi mean?
From 義 (Yoshi, common Japanese male given name), and many other spellings.
How popular is the name Yoshi in 2025?
Yoshi ranked #10,654 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 7 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Yoshi?
310 babies have been named Yoshi in the United States since 1914, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Yoshi most popular?
Yoshi peaked in 2022, when 19 newborns received the name.
Is Yoshi a boy or girl name?
Yoshi is used for both: about 29% of babies named Yoshi have been girls and 71% boys.
Is the name Yoshi rising or falling?
Yoshi is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Yoshi?
Well-known people named Yoshi include Yoshi Tatsu (wrestler).