Kenji
boy name#943 in 2025Kenji entered the US charts in 1913, peaked at #749 in 1978, ranks #943 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1913–2025
#943
rank today
#749
peak (1978)
249
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #2350 |
| 1920s | #1724 |
| 1930s | #2520 |
| 1940s | #2756 |
| 1950s | #3612 |
| 1960s | #2760 |
| 1970s | #1645 |
| 1980s | #1836 |
| 1990s | #2068 |
| 2000s | #1652 |
| 2010s | #1356 |
| 2020s | #856 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Kenji has been most popular in CA, FL, TX.
Living bearers
About 5,100 people named Kenji are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Kenji alive today was born around 2011, making them about 14 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
Names similar in popularity
Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Kenji in 2025?
- Kenji ranks #943 among US boy names in 2025, with 249 babies given the name.
- When was the name Kenji most popular?
- Kenji peaked in 1978, reaching #749 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Kenji with classmates?
- Kenji will almost certainly be the only one in school.
Torn between Kenji and another name?
Put them head to head — full stats, history and a verdict.
Start a name battle