Yoshio is a Japanese given name for males. It originates from the combination of two kanji characters: "yo" (養), which means "to raise" or "to nurture," and "shio" (潮), which signifies "tide." Therefore, Yoshio can be interpreted as "raising the tide" or "nurturing the tide."
The name has a rich history in Japan. It was popular during the Edo period (1603-1868) and continues to be used today, although its usage has declined slightly in recent decades. Some notable individuals named Yoshio include:
* Yoshio Ota (1927-2015), a renowned Japanese architect known for his minimalist designs.
* Yoshio Nishina (1890-1951), a pioneering physicist who contributed significantly to the development of nuclear physics in Japan.
Yoshio carries a sense of strength and adaptability, reflecting its association with the powerful and ever-changing tide. It has been chosen by parents for their sons throughout generations due to its positive connotations and timeless appeal.
The statistics presented show the annual number of births with the name Yoshio in the United States from 1910 to 2021. The data illustrates that the popularity of the name Yoshio has varied over time.
In the early years, from 1910 to 1921, the number of babies named Yoshio ranged from a low of 5 births in 1910 and 1911 to a high of 73 births in 1921. This suggests that during this period, the name Yoshio was relatively common.
However, from 1922 onwards, there is a significant decline in the number of babies named Yoshio. The figures drop below 50 each year until 1928 when it reaches its lowest point with only 29 births. This indicates that the name Yoshio began to fall out of fashion during this time.
The trend continues into the 1930s and 1940s, with the number of babies named Yoshio decreasing further. The highest figure in these decades is just 15 births in 1932, while many years have no recorded births with this name at all.
There is a gap in the data from 1943 to 1980, making it difficult to determine the popularity of the name Yoshio during these years. However, the statistics resume in 1981 and show that after several decades of decline, there was a slight increase in the number of babies named Yoshio. The figures fluctuate between 5 and 13 births annually from 1981 to 1995.
After 1995, the popularity of the name Yoshio declines once again. With only a few exceptions, the annual number of births with this name remains below 10 until 2021, indicating that it is now relatively uncommon in the United States.
Overall, the statistics show that while the name Yoshio was moderately popular in the early 20th century, its popularity has declined significantly over time. Despite some fluctuations, the number of babies named Yoshio has generally decreased since the 1920s, and it is now a relatively rare name in the United States.