UK boy's name
Hiroki
Meaning "abundant joy" or "generous cheer", a Japanese masculine name.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2020. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Hiroki is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Hiroki popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2020 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3334, with 5 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2000, with 6 births.
This profile covers 26 England and Wales registrations across 5 recorded years from 1997 to 2020. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 83% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 26 living people in the UK are called Hiroki. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2021 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Hiroki ranked #3334 for boys in England and Wales in 2020, with 5 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2000, when 6 boys were registered as Hiroki.
- • About 26 living people in the UK are estimated to have Hiroki as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3334
2020
Births in 2020
5
Latest year
Peak year
2000
6 births
Estimated living
26
2026
Meaning
What does Hiroki mean?
The name Hiroki is a Japanese given name with a rich historical background. It is derived from the Japanese words "hiro," meaning "generous" or "abundant," and "ki," meaning "tree" or "wooden." The name can be interpreted as "prosperous tree" or "abundant wood," symbolizing growth, strength, and prosperity.
The earliest recorded use of the name Hiroki dates back to the Heian period (794-1185 AD) in Japan. During this time, the name appeared in various historical documents and literature, often associated with individuals of noble or influential status.
One notable historical reference to the name Hiroki can be found in the ancient Japanese literary work, "The Tale of Genji," written by Murasaki Shikibu in the early 11th century. In this renowned novel, a character named Hiroki is mentioned, though not as a central figure.
Throughout Japanese history, several individuals with the name Hiroki have left their mark. One such person was Hiroki Kazuo (1856-1928), a prominent Japanese businessman and industrialist who played a significant role in the modernization of Japan during the Meiji period.
Another historical figure with the name Hiroki was Hiroki Shinzo (1903-1962), a Japanese politician who served as a member of the House of Representatives and was known for his advocacy for social reforms and workers' rights.
In the realm of arts and culture, Hiroki Nishizawa (1923-2001) was a celebrated Japanese sculptor and artist known for his abstract and minimalist works. His sculptures can be found in various museums and public spaces throughout Japan.
During the Edo period (1603-1868), Hiroki Masahiro (1628-1704) was a renowned painter and calligrapher who contributed significantly to the development of the Japanese art form known as "Rinpa," a decorative style characterized by bold colors and intricate patterns.
It is worth noting that while the name Hiroki has a long and significant history in Japan, it has also gained popularity in other parts of the world, particularly among individuals of Japanese descent or those with an appreciation for Japanese culture.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Hiroki over time
The chart below shows babies named Hiroki registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1997 to 2020. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Hiroki, the clearest high point is 2000. The latest England and Wales figure is 5 births in 2020, compared with 6 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Hiroki by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Hiroki was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #3334 | 5 | 1 |
| 2000s | #2154 | 12 | 2 |
| 1990s | #2224 | 9 | 2 |
Related
Names similar to Hiroki
- Harry 141,693
- Henry 65,177
- Harrison 45,958
- Harvey 35,648
- Harley 22,095
- Hugo 18,779
- Hayden 12,622
- Hunter 10,350
- Hudson 9,104
- Hamza 8,564
- Hassan 5,982
- Hasan 3,599
FAQ
Hiroki: questions and answers
How popular is the name Hiroki in the UK right now?
In 2020, Hiroki was ranked #3334 for boys in England and Wales, with 5 births registered.
When was Hiroki most popular?
The peak year on record was 2000, with 6 babies registered as Hiroki in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Hiroki?
Meaning "abundant joy" or "generous cheer", a Japanese masculine name.
How many people are called Hiroki in the UK?
A total of 26 babies have been registered as Hiroki across the 5 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.