How Many People Are Named Kenichi?

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

Kenichi
Very Rare
Japanese

Kenichi means 'first victory' in Japanese, making it a rare gem among names, with only 1 in 3,324,863 Americans bearing it today. That's just 99 people in the US, and most of them are over 60, reflecting its classic roots.

~99
Living in US
1 in 3,324,863
Americans
1918
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
First victory
🌐
Origin
Japanese
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 5
Personality Traits
Determined Resilient
5
Life Path Number

It's believed that life-path number 5 represents freedom and adventure.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

379,104
Worldwide Bearers
#2,752
Global Rank
🇯🇵 Japan
376,713
🇺🇸 United States
918
🇹🇭 Thailand
590
🇧🇷 Brazil
378
🇵🇭 Philippines
57
🇩🇪 Germany
47
🇨🇦 Canada
44
🇬🇧 England
43
🇩🇴 Dominican Republic
43
🇸🇬 Singapore
22

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
99 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 77
53
Would be under 30 (19%)
49
Would be 30–60 (17%)
179
Would be over 60 (64%)

All 281 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: 1918

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Slowly declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
72
Classic Feel
78
Modern Appeal
32
International
100

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

📜 Kenichi Through the Generations

Kenichi has been a name that's seen better days, peaking way back in 1918 with 22 births. Today, it's a name that's mostly carried by older generations, with 64% of those named Kenichi being over 60. The average age of someone named Kenichi is 77, showing how this name has become synonymous with a bygone era.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Hawaii 104
California 31

✨ Similar Names to Kenichi

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Kenichi's Japanese roots

📄 About the Name Kenichi

How Many People Have the Name Kenichi?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 99 people in the United States currently share the name Kenichi. That works out to roughly 1 in every 3,324,863 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Kenichi a Common or Rare Name?

Kenichi 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 Kenichi Mean?

Kenichi means "first victory" and comes from Japanese origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Kenichi Most Popular?

The name Kenichi reached peak popularity in 1918, with 22 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 Kenichi?

Approximately 99 people named Kenichi live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 281. That works out to roughly 1 in 3,324,863 Americans.

Is Kenichi a rare name?

Kenichi is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 3,324,863 Americans has this name.

What does the name Kenichi mean?

Kenichi means "first victory" and comes from Japanese origins.

Is Kenichi more male or female?

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

When was Kenichi most popular?

Kenichi peaked in 1918 with 22 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 US99
All-Time Births281
1 in X1 in 3,324,863
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age77
Peak Year1918
World Rank#2,752
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.