Masculine dossier · first seen 1913

Kenji

Rising Gaining cultural share
Peak era
2022
Peak births
337
Current vitality
Fragile
Peak generation
Gen Alpha
1913Peak 20222025
peak 2022 2025 18801900192019401960198020002020

Quick answers about Kenji

How many people are named Kenji?

An estimated 5,133 living Americans are named Kenji.

How rare is Kenji?

Kenji is uncommon among babies today, with 249 boys receiving the name in 2025, down 26.1% from its 2022 peak.

How old is the typical Kenji?

The median age of a living American named Kenji is approximately 13 years, with most bearers falling between 5 and 27 years old.

Is Kenji still popular?

Yes — Kenji is currently rising in popularity, with 249 births in 2025. Births this decade are running about 1.8× higher than the previous decade.

Peak year
2022
Decline from peak
26.1%
2025
249
All-time
5,624