Kaoru
girl nameKaoru entered the US charts in 1915, peaked at #2633 in 1921, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1915–2025
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rank today
#2633
peak (1921)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #4274 |
| 1920s | #3577 |
| 1980s | #10517 |
| 1990s | #11758 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Kaoru are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Kaoru alive today was born around 1923, making them about 102 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Kaoru in 2025?
- Kaoru is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Kaoru most popular?
- Kaoru peaked in 1921, reaching #2633 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Kaoru with classmates?
- Kaoru will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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