Jiro Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Japanese
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Japanese name meaning 'second son'.
Meaning of the Name Jiro
Jiro is a Japanese name meaning 'second son'. It is a masculine given name commonly used in Japan. The name Jiro can also be written with different kanji characters, which can give it additional meanings such as 'strong second son' or 'reliable second son'.
Popularity of the Name Jiro
The popularity for the name Jiro peaked in popularity in the year 1918 with 22 births, which ranked number 3,349 out of 9,303 unique names for that year. Jiro had the most male births in 1918 with 22, which ranked number 1,596 out of 4,813 male names. The number of births for the name Jiro has increased sharply over the last ten years from 6 births to 15 births, an increase of 150.00%. Among males, Jiro has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 6 births to 15 births, an increase of 150.00%.
Nationwide Popularity of Jiro
- 10 Year Trend of Jiro: 150.00%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Jiro: 150.00%
Popularity of Jiro by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Jiro. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Jiro in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Jiro is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Jiro
- Total Births of Jiro: 16 (9.60%)
- Male Births of Jiro: 16 (9.60%)
Given the upward trend of Jiro over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 9.60% increase in total births, for a total of 16 births in 2024. Male births for Jiro have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 16 male births in 2024, an increase of 9.60%.