Kojo
Every Kojo since 1971 — 334 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kojo
Kojo is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #7,449 in 2025 with 11 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1971, 334 American babies have been named Kojo. Its peak came in 1999, when 12 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 Kojo stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kojo year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 11 | #7,449 |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | 9 | #8,621 |
| 2022 | 12 | #7,055 |
| 2021 | 8 | #9,320 |
| 2020 | 7 | #10,144 |
| 2019 | 11 | #7,430 |
| 2018 | — | — |
| 2017 | 6 | #11,559 |
| 2016 | — | — |
| 2015 | 6 | #11,495 |
| 2014 | — | — |
| 2013 | 6 | #11,541 |
| 2012 | — | — |
| 2011 | 7 | #10,285 |
| 2010 | — | — |
| 2009 | 7 | #10,514 |
| 2008 | 8 | #9,491 |
| 2007 | 8 | #9,387 |
| 2006 | 8 | #9,207 |
| 2005 | 10 | #7,434 |
| 2004 | 12 | #6,358 |
| 2003 | 9 | #7,583 |
| 2002 | 10 | #6,820 |
| 2001 | 12 | #5,879 |
| 2000 | 9 | #7,149 |
| 1995 | 6 | #8,402 |
| 1990 | 6 | #7,682 |
| 1985 | 5 | #7,109 |
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| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kojo in 2025?
Kojo ranked #7,449 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 11 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kojo?
334 babies have been named Kojo in the United States since 1971, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kojo most popular?
Kojo peaked in 1999, when 12 newborns received the name.
Is Kojo a boy or girl name?
Kojo is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kojo rising or falling?
Kojo is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.