Kenzo - A very unique male name
Kenzo at a glance
Kenzo is ranked #630 among boy baby names in 2025, with 404 births in 2025. It peaked in 2022 at #507 and first appeared on the charts in 2002.
- Rank in 2025
- #630
- Births in 2025
- 404
- Peak year
- 2022 (#507)
- First appeared
- 2002
- Trend
- #553 in 2020 → #630 in 2025 (Falling)
- Popularity
- 1 in 3,629 boys
- Visitor rating
- 4.1/5 (29 recent votes)
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration · Data through 2025 · Updated 2026
With that position 1 in 3,629 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Kenzo peaked in popularity 4 years ago in 2022 on position 507.
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Kenzo is currently topping the charts in...
Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Kenzo is currently topping the baby name charts in Hawaii at position #194 - and is the least popular in Illinois at position #1,089.Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Kenzo is where you live.
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Kenzo origin and meaning
Japanese
A Japanese given name whose meaning depends on the characters chosen — ken can mean 'healthy', 'wise' or 'humble', and zo 'three', often for a third son
Kenzo is a classic Japanese boys' name, known worldwide through the fashion house founded by Kenzo Takada. It entered US data in 2002 and peaked in 2022 as Japanese names gained fashion appeal. Because Japanese names take their meaning from the characters used to write them, no single meaning fits every Kenzo.
Origin uncertain
Kenzo is a 5 letter name with 2 syllables.
To see famous people named Kenzo, pop culture references for the name Kenzo and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.Similar to Kenzo
We've found the following names that sound similar to Kenzo, sorted by popularity.
King / Knox / Kenji / Kyng / Kong / Khang / Kinnick / Kamazi / Keng / Kenichi /Name statistics
Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better
understanding of how popular or unique this name is.
With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually
differ a lot from state to state.
Chart position per year (visualized)
Chart position per state (visualized)
Chart position per year (table view)
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 630 |
| 2024 | 590 |
| 2023 | 621 |
| 2022 | 507 |
| 2021 | 519 |
| 2020 | 553 |
| 2019 | 719 |
| 2018 | 895 |
| 2017 | 1121 |
| 2016 | 1497 |
| 2015 | 1707 |
| 2014 | 1635 |
| 2013 | 1592 |
| 2012 | 1866 |
| 2011 | 1539 |
| 2010 | 1565 |
| 2009 | 3274 |
| 2008 | 2991 |
| 2007 | 2633 |
| 2006 | 4046 |
| 2005 | 3220 |
| 2003 | 3795 |
| 2002 | 3006 |
Chart position per state (table view)
| State | Rank |
|---|---|
| Hawaii | 194 |
| Nevada | 315 |
| Maryland | 338 |
| Massachusetts | 367 |
| California | 403 |
| Nebraska | 405 |
| Minnesota | 462 |
| Connecticut | 467 |
| New York | 486 |
| Michigan | 528 |
| Florida | 550 |
| Washington | 551 |
| North Carolina | 552 |
| Virginia | 574 |
| Louisiana | 632 |
| Ohio | 639 |
| Georgia | 643 |
| Arizona | 658 |
| New Jersey | 737 |
| Utah | 757 |
| Texas | 766 |
| Pennsylvania | 881 |
| Tennessee | 890 |
| Indiana | 1025 |
| Illinois | 1089 |
Even more about Kenzo
These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.
Is Kenzo a common or unique name?
By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.What is the number of syllables for the name Kenzo?
2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.Pronunciation
KEN-zoh · /ˈkɛnzoʊ/
Around the world
No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.
Famous bearers
- Kenzō Takada — Japanese fashion designer who founded the Kenzo brand in Paris (1939–2020) Contemporary
Style
International
Why parents choose it
Parents pick Kenzo for its design-world cool and its clean, two-syllable snap.
Worth knowing
- Most people meet it as a fashion label first, and the character-dependent meaning means there is no single translation to quote.
