Name meaning & stats
Hikaru
Hikaru. 187 US babies since 1940, peak 2006. Notable Hikarus are 1.9× over-represented as baseball players.
What it means
No agreed meaning on record
In US birth records
Peak year: 2006
187 US babies were named Hikaru between 1940 and 2025.
Where Hikarus end up
| Career | vs expected | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Actor | 1.7× | Medium · 10 people |
| Footballer | 1.1× | Low · 9 people |
| Baseball player | 1.9× | Low · 6 people |
| Businessperson | 1.5× | Low · 4 people |
Among notable men who are baseball players, Hikarus show up 1.9× as often as you'd expect from how common the name is.
Notable people of every nationality born 1940–2005 (Wikidata). Patterns, not destiny.
Name twins (peaked around 2006)