Name meaning & stats
Kiyoshi
Kiyoshi. 394 US babies since 1940, peak 1996. Notable Kiyoshis are 3.4× over-represented as baseball players.
What it means
No agreed meaning on record
In US birth records
Peak year: 1996
394 US babies were named Kiyoshi between 1940 and 2025.
Where Kiyoshis end up
| Career | vs expected | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Baseball player | 3.4× | Medium · 18 people |
| Politician | 0.9× | Medium · 14 people |
| Actor | 1.2× | Medium · 10 people |
| Businessperson | 2.1× | Medium · 10 people |
Among notable men who are baseball players, Kiyoshis show up 3.4× 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 1996)