Kenzo
Borrowed from Japanese けんぞう (Kenzō).
Every Kenzo since 1920 — 4,695 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kenzo
Kenzo is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #630 in 2025 with 445 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1920, 4,695 American babies have been named Kenzo. Its peak came in 2022, when 596 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 Kenzo stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kenzo 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 | — | — | 445 | #630 |
| 2024 | — | — | 487 | #586 |
| 2023 | — | — | 452 | #621 |
| 2022 | — | — | 596 | #505 |
| 2021 | — | — | 556 | #530 |
| 2020 | — | — | 519 | #548 |
| 2019 | 5 | #16,815 | 335 | #727 |
| 2018 | — | — | 249 | #878 |
| 2017 | — | — | 159 | #1,179 |
| 2016 | — | — | 103 | #1,593 |
| 2015 | — | — | 88 | #1,747 |
| 2014 | — | — | 87 | #1,740 |
| 2013 | — | — | 91 | #1,666 |
| 2012 | — | — | 88 | #1,722 |
| 2011 | — | — | 101 | #1,562 |
| 2010 | — | — | 98 | #1,605 |
| 2009 | — | — | 31 | #3,519 |
| 2008 | — | — | 25 | #4,093 |
| 2007 | — | — | 26 | #3,962 |
| 2006 | — | — | 17 | #5,198 |
| 2005 | — | — | 18 | #4,738 |
| 2004 | — | — | 8 | #8,565 |
| 2003 | — | — | 10 | #7,009 |
| 2002 | — | — | 14 | #5,275 |
| 2001 | — | — | 10 | #6,725 |
| 2000 | — | — | 9 | #7,134 |
| 1995 | — | — | 5 | #9,635 |
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| 1980 | — | — | 5 | #6,788 |
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| 1920 | — | — | 7 | #3,661 |
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Famous people named Kenzo
- Kenzo Ohashi Soccer player · 1934–2015
- Kenzo Yokoyama Soccer player · b. 1943
- Kenzo Suzuki Astronomer · b. 1950
- Kenzo Nakamura Wrestler · b. 1973
- Kenzo Taniguchi Soccer player · b. 1988
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Kenzo mean?
Borrowed from Japanese けんぞう (Kenzō).
How popular is the name Kenzo in 2025?
Kenzo ranked #630 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 445 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kenzo?
4,695 babies have been named Kenzo in the United States since 1920, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kenzo most popular?
Kenzo peaked in 2022, when 596 newborns received the name.
Is Kenzo a boy or girl name?
Kenzo is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kenzo rising or falling?
Kenzo is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Kenzo?
Well-known people named Kenzo include Kenzo Ohashi (soccer player), Kenzo Yokoyama (soccer player), Kenzo Suzuki (astronomer).