Yohei is a Japanese male given name. Its origin and meaning are derived from the Sino-Japanese kanji characters used to write it.
The first character used to write Yohei is "用" which means "to use" or "to apply". The second character is "平" which means "flat" or "level".
Together, the two characters convey a meaning of "using" or "applying" something that is "flat" or "level", such as a calm and balanced approach to life.
The name Yohei has been used in Japan for centuries, with notable figures bearing this name throughout history. One example is Yohei Kawashima, a Japanese actor known for his roles in numerous movies and TV dramas during the 1950s and 1960s. Another famous Yohei was Yohei Takeda, a samurai of the late Edo period who served as a retainer of the Uesugi clan.
In modern times, the name Yohei continues to be popular in Japan and is often chosen by parents for their sons due to its positive connotations and historic significance. However, it remains relatively uncommon outside of Japan.
The given statistics show the annual number of births with the name Yohei in the United States from 1980 to 1994. Over this 15-year period, there were a total of 35 births. The name's popularity fluctuated over time, with peaks in certain years and declines in others.
In the early years recorded, between 1980 and 1982, Yohei was given to 5 babies each year, indicating a consistent level of preference during this period. However, there were no births named Yohei in the United States from 1983 to 1986, suggesting that the name may have fallen out of favor or perhaps parents chose different names for their children during these years.
The name reemerged in 1987 with another 5 births, but it wasn't until 1990 that Yohei gained more popularity again, with 8 babies being named so. This peak was followed by another decline, with only 6 births in 1994.
Despite the fluctuations, the data shows that the name Yohei has been used consistently over these years, even if not frequently. It's interesting to note that the total number of births reached 35, demonstrating a steady presence of this name in the United States during the two decades studied.