Yasuhiro
Meaningoften peaceful and broad · Japanese
Yasuhiro is a Japanese boy name often meaning “peaceful and broad”. In Japan, parents often choose a name as much for the kanji characters behind it as for its sound, so the same name can carry several shades of meaning. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's a longer name that leaves plenty of room for nicknames, and it pairs well with a short middle name.
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- Word funYasuhiro doesn't repeat a single letter: 8 letters, all different.
- Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Yasuhiro would score 14 points, thanks largely to the Y (worth 4).
- GenerationYasuhiro peaked in 1992, which makes it a Millennial name. The typical Yasuhiro you'd meet today is about 33 years old.
- HistoryYasuhiro first shows up in US birth records in 1992, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 33 years since.
US births per million boys, 1992–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Yasuhiro
Yasuhiro is a boy name of Japanese origin meaning “often peaceful and broad”. With 4 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, and plenty of room for a nickname, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It's a fresh, modern name that only arrived in US birth records in recent decades. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:Japanese names
More Japanese boy names
- Unisex name: Asa · healer
- Unisex name: Rio · river
- Unisex name: Akari · light, brightness
- Boy name: Kenzo · often healthy third son
- Boy name: Kenji · often strong second son
- Unisex name: Ren · often lotus
- Unisex name: Zen · meditation
- Unisex name: Mars · god of war
Questions about the name Yasuhiro
What does the name Yasuhiro mean?
Yasuhiro means “often peaceful and broad” and comes from Japanese. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Frederick (“peaceful ruler”), Aarav (“peaceful, calm”), Freddy (“peaceful ruler”) and Freddie (“peaceful ruler”).
What is the origin of the name Yasuhiro?
Yasuhiro is Japanese in origin. Other Japanese names to consider are Asa (“healer”), Rio (“river”), Akari (“light, brightness”) and Kenzo (“often healthy third son”).
Is Yasuhiro a boy or girl name?
Yasuhiro is a boy name.
How popular is the name Yasuhiro?
Yasuhiro is rare: fewer than 5 US boys got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 1992. It peaked at #7,422 in 1992, so it's a name with history that few kids share today.
What names are similar to Yasuhiro?
If you like Yasuhiro, you might also like Frederick, Aarav, Freddy and Freddie.
What should I know before naming my baby Yasuhiro?
Yasuhiro is a Japanese boy name often meaning “peaceful and broad”. In Japan, parents often choose a name as much for the kanji characters behind it as for its sound, so the same name can carry several shades of meaning. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's a longer name that leaves plenty of room for nicknames, and it pairs well with a short middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.