Kentaro
Every Kentaro since 1974 — 346 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kentaro
Kentaro is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1974, 346 American babies have been named Kentaro. Its peak came in 1995, when 18 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
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 Kentaro stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kentaro year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — |
| 2019 | 5 | #13,181 |
| 2018 | 5 | #13,220 |
| 2017 | — | — |
| 2016 | 5 | #13,284 |
| 2015 | 7 | #10,134 |
| 2014 | — | — |
| 2013 | 6 | #11,499 |
| 2012 | 7 | #10,292 |
| 2011 | 5 | #13,409 |
| 2010 | 9 | #8,478 |
| 2009 | 8 | #9,471 |
| 2008 | 10 | #8,018 |
| 2007 | 11 | #7,366 |
| 2006 | 12 | #6,699 |
| 2005 | 8 | #8,729 |
| 2004 | 16 | #5,138 |
| 2003 | 8 | #8,259 |
| 2002 | 10 | #6,814 |
| 2001 | 12 | #5,866 |
| 2000 | 16 | #4,695 |
| 1995 | 18 | #3,629 |
| 1990 | 14 | #4,089 |
| 1985 | 7 | #5,469 |
| 1980 | 9 | #4,332 |
| 1975 | — | — |
| 1970 | — | — |
| 1965 | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — |
| 1950 | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Kentaro
- Kentaro Miura Comic artist · b. 1966
- Kentaro Sawada Soccer player · b. 1970
- Kentaro Hayashi Soccer player · b. 1972
- Kentaro Sakai Soccer player · b. 1975
- Kentaro Ishikawa Soccer player · b. 1970
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kentaro in 2025?
Kentaro did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Kentaro?
346 babies have been named Kentaro in the United States since 1974, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kentaro most popular?
Kentaro peaked in 1995, when 18 newborns received the name.
Is Kentaro a boy or girl name?
Kentaro is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kentaro rising or falling?
Kentaro is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Kentaro?
Well-known people named Kentaro include Kentaro Miura (comic artist), Kentaro Sawada (soccer player), Kentaro Hayashi (soccer player).