Boy · #4,179 in 2026

Yoshikatsu

Current Rank
#4,179
Peak Rank
#4,179 (1918)
Total Babies
5
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1918
First Year
1918
Last Year
1918
Peak Year
#4179
Peak Rank
5
Total Count
1
Years Active

The Story of Yoshikatsu

Yoshikatsu first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1918, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1918, when 5 Yoshikatsus were born — ranking #4,179 that year. As of 2026, Yoshikatsu ranks #4,179 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 5 Yoshikatsus have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Yoshikatsu

Phonetically similar names — useful when Yoshikatsu is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

  • Yoshikawa
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  • Yokota
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  • Cocozza

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Yoshikatsu

What does the name Yoshikatsu mean?
Yoshikatsu is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1918. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Yoshikatsu in 2026?
In 2026, Yoshikatsu ranks #4,179 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Yoshikatsu most popular?
Yoshikatsu reached its peak popularity in 1918, ranking #4,179 that year with 5 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Yoshikatsu most popular?
Yoshikatsu has historically been most popular in Hawaii. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Yoshikatsu.
Is Yoshikatsu a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Yoshikatsu is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Yoshikatsu?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Yoshikatsu include Angeline, Archa, Arco. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Yoshikatsu

Yoshikatsu is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1918 and has accumulated 5 births in the dataset. Yoshikatsu's peak popularity came in 1918 when it ranked #4,179. Use the chart and map above to compare Yoshikatsu's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.