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UK boy's name

Yoshi

A masculine Japanese name meaning "good luck" or "fortunate".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2010. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Yoshi is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Yoshi popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2010 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4678, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2009, with 4 births.

This profile covers 10 England and Wales registrations across 3 recorded years from 2006 to 2010. 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 75% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 10 living people in the UK are called Yoshi. 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 2011 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Yoshi ranked #4678 for boys in England and Wales in 2010, with 3 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2009, when 4 boys were registered as Yoshi.
  • About 10 living people in the UK are estimated to have Yoshi as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#4678

2010

Births in 2010

3

Latest year

Peak year

2009

4 births

Estimated living

10

2026

Meaning

What does Yoshi mean?

The name Yoshi has its roots in Japanese culture and language. It is a unisex name that can be given to both boys and girls. The origin of the name can be traced back to the Japanese word "yoshimitsu," which means "good luck" or "good fortune."

The name Yoshi has been in use for centuries in Japan, and its earliest recorded use can be found in ancient Japanese texts and historical records. One of the earliest known bearers of this name was Yoshi Masatsura, a renowned Japanese poet who lived in the 14th century.

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Yoshi. One of the most famous was Yoshi Akiko, a Japanese novelist and feminist activist who lived from 1878 to 1942. Her works explored themes of gender equality and women's rights in Japan.

Another notable figure was Yoshi Hirokazu, a Japanese samurai warrior who lived during the 16th century. He was renowned for his bravery and skill in battle and played a significant role in several important military campaigns of that era.

In the realm of sports, Yoshi Unohana was a Japanese judoka who competed in the 1964 Tokyo Olympics. He won a gold medal in the men's heavyweight division, cementing his place in Japanese sporting history.

Yoshi Sakamoto was a Japanese-American artist and illustrator who lived from 1923 to 1999. He is best known for his work in the field of children's literature, where his vibrant and imaginative illustrations brought countless stories to life.

Throughout its long history, the name Yoshi has been a popular choice in Japan, reflecting the cultural significance and positive associations attached to it. While its use may have evolved over time, the name continues to hold a special place in Japanese culture and tradition.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Yoshi over time

The chart below shows babies named Yoshi registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2006 to 2010. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Yoshi, the clearest high point is 2009. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2010, compared with 4 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Yoshi
01234200620082010

Decades

Yoshi by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Yoshi 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 #4678 3 1
2000s #3898 7 2

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FAQ

Yoshi: questions and answers

How popular is the name Yoshi in the UK right now?

In 2010, Yoshi was ranked #4678 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.

When was Yoshi most popular?

The peak year on record was 2009, with 4 babies registered as Yoshi in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Yoshi?

A masculine Japanese name meaning "good luck" or "fortunate".

How many people are called Yoshi in the UK?

A total of 10 babies have been registered as Yoshi 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.