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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Toshiro — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Tosh|Toula
JapaneseBoy→ Stable

Toshiro

toh-SHEE-roh · 3 syllables

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Boy

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #13991 in 2023

Peak: #11882 in 2020

→ Stable

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #13991 in 2023

Peak: #11882 in 2020

5yr change
—
Birth frequency
1.4 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
100% boy · 0% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202023

Rank #13991 · Falling since 2020

This name is given to very few babies each year — it sits outside the range shown in these charts.

Namesake Score
42
Higher than 42% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
45
Won't be common in class
Meaning Depth37% of score
60
Name Trend28% of score
55
Uniqueness20% of score
45
Feasibility15% of score
50

Scores are percentile-ranked across 43,000+ names.

Name DNA
JapaneseMasculine3-syllableKanji RootModernAnime-influencedInternational Appeal
Character
sharp analytical mindcomposed demeanor
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Toshiros

composedintelligentprotectivedisciplinedresolute
STRONG
High confidence

Toshiro is a Japanese boy name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Trend:→ Stable
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:—
Toshiro at a Glance
Meaning:Typically composed of kanji meaning 'clear' or 'sharp' (toshi) and 'son' (ro). May also mean 'knowledgeable son' depending on character selection.
Language root:Japanese · Kanji
Peak rank:#11882 in 2020
5yr change:—
Sex usage:100% boy · 0% girl
Notable bearers
Toshiro Hitsugaya
Bleach character (anime/manga)
Toshiro Mifune
Actor
Similar Sound
ToshyShiroKaitoAkira◈Hikaru
Similar Style
KenjiHiroshiTakeshiMasaruDaichi
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Toshiro
Yuki◈SakuraHana◈Aiko◈EmikoChie
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Toshiro · Overview
Summary

Toshiro is a Japanese boy name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Strengths
Modern · Meaningful character
Toshiro carries a bold, cool quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
toshiro.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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