Yutaro is a Japanese given name for boys. The name has two main kanji characters: "yuu" which means "to have" or "existing", and "tarou" which is derived from the name Tarou, a variant of the name Taro meaning "proud" or "firstborn son". Therefore, the meaning of Yutaro can be interpreted as "having pride" or "proud existence".
The name Yutaro has a rich history in Japan. It gained popularity during the Edo period (1603-1868) and was often given to the firstborn sons of samurai families. The character Tarou was traditionally used to denote the eldest son, so using Yutaro could imply that the parents had high hopes for their child's future achievements.
In modern times, Yutaro remains a popular choice among Japanese parents. According to data from Japan's Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, it has consistently ranked among the top 100 boys' names since the late 1970s.
Some famous individuals with the name Yutaro include:
* Yutaro Iba (1865-1945), a Japanese educator who founded the Bunri Daigaku University.
* Yutaro Ishihara (born 1932), a Japanese politician and former Mayor of Tokyo.
* Yutaro Yamada (born 1970), a Japanese actor best known for his role in the film "Battle Royale".
Overall, Yutaro is a strong and meaningful name with deep roots in Japanese culture and history.
The given statistics provide an overview of the occurrences of the name Yutaro in the United States between 1994 and 2008. During this period, there were a total of 44 babies named Yutaro. The year with the highest number of newborns sharing this name was 1996, with 7 births. This trend was repeated in 2005 and 2008, also with 7 births each. The years 1994 and 1995 had 5 births each, while there were 8 babies named Yutaro in 1998, and another 5 in 2003.
These figures show a fluctuating pattern over the years, with no clear upward or downward trend. The name Yutaro maintained a relatively steady presence throughout this period, though it is important to note that these numbers represent only a small fraction of the total births in the United States during each year.