UK boy's name
Hiroto
A masculine Japanese name composed of the elements "prosperous" and "soar".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2014. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Hiroto is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Hiroto popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2014 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4632, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2009, with 3 births.
This profile covers 9 England and Wales registrations across 3 recorded years from 2009 to 2014. 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 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 9 living people in the UK are called Hiroto. 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 2015 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Hiroto ranked #4632 for boys in England and Wales in 2014, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2009, when 3 boys were registered as Hiroto.
- • About 9 living people in the UK are estimated to have Hiroto as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4632
2014
Births in 2014
3
Latest year
Peak year
2009
3 births
Estimated living
9
2026
Meaning
What does Hiroto mean?
The name Hiroto is of Japanese origin, derived from the combination of two kanji characters: "hiro" meaning "generous" or "prosperous," and "to" meaning "soaring" or "taking flight." This name gained popularity in Japan during the Kamakura period (1185-1333 CE) and is often associated with a sense of grandeur and aspiration.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Hiroto can be found in the chronicles of the Kamakura shogunate, where it was mentioned as the name of a minor samurai warrior who fought alongside the famous Minamoto clan. While his exploits were not extensively documented, his name served as a symbol of the ideals valued by the warrior class of that era.
In the Edo period (1603-1868 CE), the name Hiroto was adopted by several prominent families within the merchant and artisan classes. One noteworthy bearer of this name was Hiroto Matsumoto (1752-1824), a renowned woodblock artist who contributed to the development of the ukiyo-e style of Japanese art.
As Japan transitioned into the Meiji era (1868-1912 CE), the name Hiroto gained renewed popularity among the emerging middle class. Hiroto Nagai (1876-1957) was a pioneering educator who advocated for the modernization of Japan's education system and played a pivotal role in shaping the country's post-Meiji educational reforms.
During the 20th century, the name Hiroto continued to be embraced by Japanese families. Hiroto Ishida (1905-1977) was a celebrated novelist and playwright who explored themes of social justice and the human condition in his works. Another notable bearer was Hiroto Kobayashi (1938-1998), a revered architect known for his innovative and sustainable designs that harmonized with the natural environment.
In more recent times, the name Hiroto has been carried by individuals from various walks of life. Hiroto Saikawa (born 1953) is a former CEO of Nissan Motor Company, while Hiroto Kyoguchi (born 1993) is a professional boxer and Olympic gold medalist, representing Japan in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
Throughout its history, the name Hiroto has embodied a sense of ambition, prosperity, and soaring aspirations. Its enduring presence in Japanese culture reflects the values and ideals that have shaped the nation's social and cultural landscape over centuries.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Hiroto over time
The chart below shows babies named Hiroto registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2009 to 2014. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Hiroto, the clearest high point is 2009. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2014, compared with 3 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Hiroto by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Hiroto 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #4719 | 6 | 2 |
| 2000s | #4527 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Hiroto
- 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
Hiroto: questions and answers
How popular is the name Hiroto in the UK right now?
In 2014, Hiroto was ranked #4632 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Hiroto most popular?
The peak year on record was 2009, with 3 babies registered as Hiroto in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Hiroto?
A masculine Japanese name composed of the elements "prosperous" and "soar".
How many people are called Hiroto in the UK?
A total of 9 babies have been registered as Hiroto across the 3 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.