Yoshio

Yoshio 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. It is a rare choice in US records.

Yoshio at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Japanese
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Yoshio

Yoshio 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.

In the United States, Yoshio first appears in Social Security records in 1910. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #799 in 1921, and in 2024 0 babies received the name — 1,175 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Yoshio in US records

First recorded (US)
1910
Best US rank
#799 in 1921
Peak year
1921
Total since 1880
1,175

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Yoshio mean?

The meaning of Yoshio 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 Yoshio a boy or girl name?

Yoshio is a boy name.

What origin is the name Yoshio?

Yoshio comes from the Japanese tradition.

How popular is the name Yoshio?

Yoshio first appears in US records in 1910. Its best-ever ranking was #799 in 1921, and 0 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 [email protected] — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.