How Many People Are Named Kengo?

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

Kengo
Very Rare
Japanese

Kengo means 'bear' in Japanese, making it a rare choice for a name in the U.S., with only 1 in 5,108,530 Americans having it. That's just 65 people, and it's becoming more popular among younger folks, with nearly half under 30.

~65
Living in US
1 in 5,108,530
Americans
1992
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Bear
🌐
Origin
Japanese
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 7
Personality Traits
Strong Determined Confident
7
Life Path Number

Life-path number 7 symbolizes introspection, wisdom, and spiritual growth.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

102,253
Worldwide Bearers
#9,981
Global Rank
🇯🇵 Japan
101,359
🇨🇩 DR Congo
192
🇺🇸 United States
165
🇰🇪 Kenya
162
🇹🇭 Thailand
111
🇧🇷 Brazil
93
🇮🇳 India
76
🇨🇦 Canada
12
🇬🇧 England
8
🇲🇾 Malaysia
6

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
65 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 29
35
Would be under 30 (49%)
31
Would be 30–60 (44%)
5
Would be over 60 (7%)

All 71 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: 1992

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Slowly rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
49
Classic Feel
25
Modern Appeal
95
International
99

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

📜 Kengo Through the Generations

Kengo's journey through the generations shows a steady rise, peaking in 1992 with nine births. Today, most people named Kengo are in their late twenties, with 35 under 30 and 31 between 30 and 60. The name's modern appeal is clear, with fewer than five individuals over 60, indicating its popularity among new generations.

⭐ Famous People Named Kengo

Kengo is a masculine Japanese given name. Notable people with the name include:Kengo Hanazawa , Japanese manga artist Kengo Ishii , Japanese footballer Kengo Kawamata , Japanese footballer Kengo Kimura , Japanese professional wrestler Kengo Kitazume , Japanese footballer Kengo Kora , Japanese actor Kengo Kuma , Japanese architect Kengo Mashimo , Japanese professional wrestler Kengo Nakamura , Japanese footballer Kengo Nomoto , Japanese basketball player Kengo Ohkuchi , Japanese actor Kengo Shimizu , Japanese kickboxer Kengo Tsutsumi , Japanese footballer Kengo Yamazaki , Japanese sprinter…

Full list on Wikipedia →

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Kengo's Japanese roots

📄 About the Name Kengo

How Many People Have the Name Kengo?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 65 people in the United States currently share the name Kengo. That works out to roughly 1 in every 5,108,530 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Kengo a Common or Rare Name?

Kengo 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 Kengo Mean?

Kengo means "bear" and comes from Japanese origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Kengo Most Popular?

The name Kengo reached peak popularity in 1992, with 9 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly rising.

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 Kengo?

Approximately 65 people named Kengo live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 71. That works out to roughly 1 in 5,108,530 Americans.

Is Kengo a rare name?

Kengo is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 5,108,530 Americans has this name.

What does the name Kengo mean?

Kengo means "bear" and comes from Japanese origins.

Is Kengo more male or female?

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

When was Kengo most popular?

Kengo peaked in 1992 with 9 births that year. Current trend: Slowly rising.

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 US65
All-Time Births71
1 in X1 in 5,108,530
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age29
Peak Year1992
World Rank#9,981
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.