US Popularity:12485
Origin:Japanese
Meaning:second son
Jiro is a boy’s name with Japanese origins. A beautiful and eye-catching name, Jiro—commonly derived from Jirou and Jirō—means “second son” but isn’t just reserved for the second-born boy. In recent decades, people haven’t stalled in calling their son Jiro, and it’s no wonder. It’s such a gorgeous name, why wait for a possible second-born son? Jiro is a great choice for those with Japanese roots or who love names beginning with J.
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Jiro Name Popularity Data

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Jiro is currently #3480 on The Bump
Boy:Jiro is currently #1123 on The Bump Boy Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Jiro is currently #12485 in U.S. births
Boy:Jiro is currently #5335 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2022
#12485
in 2022
- 135
from 2021
In comparison to the previous year's data

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Sources

  • Behind the Name, Jiro, April 2021

  • Behind the Name, Jirō, April 2021

  • Japanese Names info, Jirou

  • Japanese Given Names by Ivona Barešová, pg. 17

  • Name Doctor, Jiro

  • WordSense Dictionary, Jiro

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