How Many People Are Named Keiji?

Complete statistics for the name Keiji: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Keiji
Very Rare
Japanese

Keiji means 'righteous' in Japanese, making it a name steeped in honor. Only 136 people named Keiji live in the US today, with just 1 in 2,427,122 Americans bearing this very rare moniker. The majority, 82%, are under 30, giving it a decidedly modern vibe.

~136
Living in US
1 in 2,427,122
Americans
2009
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Righteous
🌐
Origin
Japanese
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 8
Personality Traits
Honorable Determined
8
Life Path Number

Life-path number 8 represents leadership and material success.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

154,767
Worldwide Bearers
#6,781
Global Rank
🇯🇵 Japan
153,734
🇺🇸 United States
412
🇧🇷 Brazil
293
🇹🇭 Thailand
105
🇵🇭 Philippines
29
🇨🇦 Canada
24
🇩🇪 Germany
18
🇳🇱 Netherlands
13
🇫🇷 France
12
🇲🇽 Mexico
12

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
136 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 29
137
Would be under 30 (82%)
0
Would be 30–60 (0%)
30
Would be over 60 (18%)

All 167 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2009

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Slowly declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
64
Classic Feel
16
Modern Appeal
100
International
100

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Keiji Through the Generations

Keiji saw its peak popularity in 2009 with 15 births, but overall, it's a name that's slowly declining in usage. With an average age of 29, most people named Keiji are still young adults, and the age distribution shows a significant skew towards those under 30. This makes Keiji a genuinely modern name, with only 137 individuals under 30 compared to just 30 over 60.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 18
Hawaii 5

✨ Similar Names to Keiji

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Keiji's Japanese roots

📄 About the Name Keiji

How Many People Have the Name Keiji?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 136 people in the United States currently share the name Keiji. That works out to roughly 1 in every 2,427,122 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Keiji a Common or Rare Name?

Keiji is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Keiji Mean?

Keiji means "righteous" and comes from Japanese origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Keiji in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Keiji Most Popular?

The name Keiji reached peak popularity in 2009, with 15 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Keiji?

Approximately 136 people named Keiji live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 167. That works out to roughly 1 in 2,427,122 Americans.

Is Keiji a rare name?

Keiji is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 2,427,122 Americans has this name.

What does the name Keiji mean?

Keiji means "righteous" and comes from Japanese origins.

Is Keiji more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Keiji are male and 0% are female.

When was Keiji most popular?

Keiji peaked in 2009 with 15 births that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US136
All-Time Births167
1 in X1 in 2,427,122
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age29
Peak Year2009
World Rank#6,781
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.