Kenshin: Name Popularity, History & Rankings (1880

By decade. Change compares yearly averages, so the current partial decade is on equal footing. Best rank is the name's best yearly rank within the decade.

Decade	Boys	Per year	Change	Best rank
1880s	–	–	–	–
1890s	–	–	–	–
1900s	–	–	–	–
1910s	–	–	–	–
1920s	–	–	–	–
1930s	–	–	–	–
1940s	–	–	–	–
1950s	–	–	–	–
1960s	–	–	–	–
1970s	–	–	–	–
1980s	–	–	–	–
1990s	–	–	–	–
2000s	132	13	–	#3,791
2010s	159	16	+20%	#4,449
2020s (to 2025)	72	12	-25%	#4,510

Decade

Boys

Per year

Change

Best rank

1880s

–

1890s

–

1900s

–

1910s

–

1920s

–

1930s

–

1940s

–

1950s

–

1960s

–

1970s

–

1980s

–

1990s

–

2000s

132

–

#3,791

2010s

159

+20%

#4,449

2020s (to 2025)

-25%

#4,510

The story of Kenshin

Kenshin is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #7,964 in 2025 with 10 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.

Since 2001, 363 American babies have been named Kenshin. Its peak came in 2003, when 23 newborns received the name, the signature sound of the 2000s.

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 Kenshin stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

How old are people named Kenshin?

The median living Kenshin is about 12 years old; half are between 7 and 18. An estimated 400 people named Kenshin are alive in the United States today.

Estimated from births per year and Social Security period life tables; an approximation of the living age distribution, by age in years.

Kenshin year by year

Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.

Year	Boys	Boys rank
2025	10	#7,964
2024	5	#13,318
2023	9	#8,600
2022	23	#4,510
2021	10	#7,887
2020	15	#5,851
2019	17	#5,456
2018	11	#7,393
2017	17	#5,418
2016	18	#5,232
2015	11	#7,317
2014	20	#4,781
2013	20	#4,720
2012	10	#7,862
2011	13	#6,430
2010	22	#4,449
2009	16	#5,707
2008	16	#5,646
2007	21	#4,581
2006	9	#8,412
2005	22	#4,133
2004	18	#4,697
2003	23	#3,791
2002	–	–
2001	7	#8,794
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Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about Kenshin, drawn from the same Social Security data as the charts above.

How old is the average Kenshin?

The median living Kenshin is about 12 years old. Half of all living Kenshins are between 7 and 18 years old.

How many people named Kenshin are alive today?

An estimated 400 people named Kenshin are alive in the United States, based on 363 recorded births and Social Security life tables.

How popular is the name Kenshin in 2025?

Kenshin ranked #7,964 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 10 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.

How many people are named Kenshin?

363 babies have been named Kenshin in the United States since 2001, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Kenshin most popular?

Kenshin peaked in 2003, when 23 newborns received the name.

Is Kenshin a boy or girl name?

Kenshin is overwhelmingly a boy's name: 100% of babies with the name.

Is the name Kenshin rising or falling?

Kenshin is declining, less popular now than a decade ago.

Who are famous people named Kenshin?

Well-known people named Kenshin include Kenshin Yoshimaru (soccer player).

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Kenshin popularity over time

The story of Kenshin

How old are people named Kenshin?

Kenshin year by year

Famous people named Kenshin

Frequently asked questions

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