Hiro

Hiro - A very unique male name

Hiro appeared on the charts for the first time in 1923 on position #1824. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Hiro and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Hiro? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Hiro. The baby boy name Hiro was given to 11 baby boys in 2025, ranking #3036 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 133,299 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Hiro peaked in popularity 103 years ago in 1923 on position 1824.

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Hiro is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Hiro is currently topping the baby name charts in California at position #1,536 - and is the least popular in California at position #1,536.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Hiro is where you live.

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Hiro origin and meaning

Japanese

Varies by kanji — commonly generous, abundant or prosperous

Hiro is a Japanese name whose meaning depends on the kanji chosen; generous, abundant and prosperous are among the common readings. It has been in the American data, in small numbers, since 1923. In popular culture the best-known Hiro is the Heroes character Hiro Nakamura.

Origin uncertain

Hiro is a 4 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Hiro, pop culture references for the name Hiro and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Hiro

We've found the following names that sound similar to Hiro, sorted by popularity.

Harry / Haruo / Hero / Hari / Haru / Heru / Hairo /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

Chart position per year (visualized)

Chart position per state (visualized)

Chart position per year (table view)

Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Hiro

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Hiro a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Hiro?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

HEE-roh · /ˈhiːroʊ/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Famous bearers

• Hiro Nakamura — Character in the television series Heroes (Fictional, 2006) Fictional

Style

International

Why parents choose it

A short, warm Japanese name that is easy for English speakers to say.

Worth knowing

• Its meaning cannot be given in one word, because it depends on the kanji, and it is also the name of a well-known fictional character.