Yoshio
Pronunciation: [ y-ohsh-EE-oh ]
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Yoshio first appeared in US Social Security records in 1981.
Over 179 babies have been named Yoshio in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Yoshio is past its peak , currently ranked #20,033 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #20,033
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Yoshio
Yoshio is a boy name .
Yoshio is currently ranked #20,033 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Yoshio include Yos, Yosh, Yoshy, Yoshie, Yoy, Yoie, and Yoskins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Yoshio include Yoshua . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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