Yoshito is a unisex Japanese given name. It is composed of two kanji characters, "良" (yō) meaning good or fine, and "人" (to) meaning person or human being. Thus, the name Yoshito translates to 'good person'. This name has been traditionally used for both males and females in Japan, but it's more commonly associated with males in recent years. It gained popularity during the Meiji era (1868-1912) along with other names that carried positive connotations. Notable individuals named Yoshito include Yoshito Usui, a famous Japanese manga artist known for his work "Slam Dunk".
The name Yoshito experienced varying popularity over these years, peaking with 20 births in 1925 and dropping to as low as 5 births in both 1930 and 1937.