Yoichi is a given name of Japanese origin, derived from the characters "与" (yo) meaning "give" and "市" (ichi) meaning "city". It's often used as both a masculine and feminine name in Japan. The name Yoichi gained international recognition through various media, including the manga and anime series "JoJo's Bizarre Adventure," where it is borne by one of the main characters, Joseph Joestar. However, the most notable historical figure with this name is Yoichi Munakata, a renowned Japanese swordsman and martial artist during the Edo period. The name Yoichi can also be found in other forms of media and literature outside Japan, contributing to its global recognition.
"Yoichi saw peaks of popularity in 1920 with 6 births and in 1922 with 7 births, before dropping to 5 births in 1927. Altogether, there were 18 babies named Yoichi during these years."