Kaori
A female given name from Japanese.
Every Kaori since 1969 — 1,482 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kaori
Kaori is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #1,970 in 2025 with 98 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1969, 1,482 American babies have been named Kaori. Its peak came in 2022, when 106 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Kaori stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kaori year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 98 | #1,970 | 5 | #12,965 |
| 2024 | 80 | #2,320 | — | — |
| 2023 | 100 | #1,975 | 6 | #11,532 |
| 2022 | 106 | #1,902 | — | — |
| 2021 | 93 | #2,060 | 6 | #11,443 |
| 2020 | 46 | #3,362 | — | — |
| 2019 | 49 | #3,252 | — | — |
| 2018 | 44 | #3,534 | — | — |
| 2017 | 39 | #3,886 | 7 | #10,232 |
| 2016 | 39 | #3,890 | 5 | #13,215 |
| 2015 | 26 | #5,208 | — | — |
| 2014 | 31 | #4,601 | — | — |
| 2013 | 26 | #5,211 | — | — |
| 2012 | 20 | #6,467 | — | — |
| 2011 | 30 | #4,749 | 5 | #13,341 |
| 2010 | 41 | #3,779 | — | — |
| 2009 | 61 | #2,868 | 9 | #8,672 |
| 2008 | 56 | #3,070 | 5 | #13,576 |
| 2007 | 26 | #5,457 | 8 | #9,335 |
| 2006 | 53 | #3,154 | 5 | #13,029 |
| 2005 | 30 | #4,530 | 7 | #9,635 |
| 2004 | 22 | #5,653 | — | — |
| 2003 | 28 | #4,603 | 5 | #11,832 |
| 2002 | 31 | #4,125 | — | — |
| 2001 | 13 | #7,965 | — | — |
| 2000 | 13 | #7,790 | — | — |
| 1995 | 9 | #9,109 | — | — |
| 1990 | 18 | #5,162 | — | — |
| 1985 | 8 | #7,900 | — | — |
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Famous people named Kaori
- Kaori Nagamine Soccer player · b. 1968
- Kaori Ekuni Writer · b. 1964
- Kaori Icho Wrestler · b. 1984
- Kaori Iida Singer · b. 1981
- Kaori Matsumoto Athlete · b. 1987
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Kaori mean?
A female given name from Japanese.
How popular is the name Kaori in 2025?
Kaori ranked #1,970 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 98 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kaori?
1,482 babies have been named Kaori in the United States since 1969, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kaori most popular?
Kaori peaked in 2022, when 106 newborns received the name.
Is Kaori a boy or girl name?
Kaori is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 95% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kaori rising or falling?
Kaori is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Kaori?
Well-known people named Kaori include Kaori Nagamine (soccer player), Kaori Ekuni (writer), Kaori Icho (wrestler).