Kenichi
boy nameKenichi entered the US charts in 1915, peaked at #1596 in 1918, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1915–2025
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rank today
#1596
peak (1918)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #2270 |
| 1920s | #2768 |
| 1970s | #5485 |
| 1980s | #6034 |
| 1990s | #6885 |
| 2000s | #10200 |
| 2010s | #11289 |
Living bearers
About 100 people named Kenichi are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Kenichi alive today was born around 1925, making them about 100 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Kenichi in 2025?
- Kenichi is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Kenichi most popular?
- Kenichi peaked in 1918, reaching #1596 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Kenichi with classmates?
- Kenichi will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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