Atsushi is a Japanese male given name. It originates from the kanji characters 魚 and 至, which respectively mean "fish" and "arrive". Therefore, the name Atsushi translates to "arrival of fish".
The name has its roots in traditional Japanese culture and has been popular among families for generations. In fact, it was one of the most popular boy names in Japan during the early to mid 20th century.
Atsushi is also notable because it shares its kanji characters with another popular Japanese male name, Katsumi (勝美), which means "victory and beauty". However, unlike Katsumi, Atsushi does not have any associated traits or characteristics based on its meaning. It simply signifies the arrival of fish.
Today, Atsushi remains a common name in Japan and continues to be chosen by parents for their sons due to its strong cultural heritage and simple yet meaningful origin.
The name Atsushi has been given to babies born in the United States for over eight decades, with fluctuations in its popularity throughout that time. The earliest record of this name being given is in 1917 when five newborns were named Atsushi.
Over the next few years, there was a small increase in the number of babies named Atsushi each year, reaching a peak of eleven births in 1924. This popularity persisted for a couple more years before tapering off again, with six births recorded both in 1926 and 1927.
There was no record of any baby being named Atsushi between 1928 and 1978, indicating that this name fell out of favor or was not commonly used during these years. However, it re-emerged in the late 1970s with five births recorded both in 1978 and 1979.
The decade following saw varying levels of popularity for the name Atsushi, ranging from a low of five births in 1984 to a high of nine births in 1992. Overall, during these years, there were more babies named Atsushi compared to the earlier period between 1917 and 1927.
In total, over this span of eighty-five years, there were 86 babies born in the United States who were given the name Atsushi. While its popularity has fluctuated over time, it is clear that this name has had a consistent presence in the United States during these decades.