Hiroshi
Pronunciation: [ h-ihr-OHSH-ee ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Hiroshi first appeared in US Social Security records in 1961.
Over 476 babies have been named Hiroshi in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Hiroshi is past its peak , currently ranked #8,222 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #8,222
- Total SSA Count
- 10
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About the Name Hiroshi
Hiroshi is a boy name .
Hiroshi is currently ranked #8,222 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Hiroshi include Hir, Hiro, Hiroy, Hiroie, Shi, Shiy, Shiie, Hiy, Hiie, and Hirkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Hiroshi include Hiro . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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