Ichiro
Pronunciation: [ EECH-ihr-oh ]
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Ichiro first appeared in US Social Security records in 2005.
Over 83 babies have been named Ichiro in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Ichiro is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #15,911 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #15,911
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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About the Name Ichiro
Ichiro is a boy name .
Ichiro is currently ranked #15,911 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Ichiro include Ich, Ichi, Ichiy, Ichiie, Icy, Icie, and Ichkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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