Kaizen Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationKAI-zen / ˈkaɪ.zənJapanese
Meaning
Japanese: improvement; change
Historical & Cultural Background
In Japanese culture, 'Kaizen' refers to a philosophy of continuous improvement, often applied in business and personal development. It emphasizes small, incremental changes that lead to significant improvements over time.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Kaizen was first seen in the United States in 2004. Kaizen has ranked as high as #800 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in Texas, California, Hawaii, Florida, and New York. In the past 5 years the name Kaizen has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Kaizen (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 82 | |
| CA | 35 | |
| NY | 35 | |
| FL | 29 | |
| GA | 28 | |
| LA | 24 | |
| HI | 23 | |
| NC | 21 | |
| OH | 21 | |
| MI | 20 | |
| IL | 19 | |
| MO | 15 | |
| OK | 15 | |
| WI | 14 | |
| VA | 14 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2004 | 6 |
| 2005 | 8 |
| 2006 | 5 |
| 2007 | 11 |
| 2008 | 18 |
| 2009 | 18 |
| 2010 | 15 |
| 2011 | 19 |
| 2012 | 26 |
| 2013 | 34 |
| 2014 | 42 |
| 2015 | 56 |
| 2016 | 51 |
| 2017 | 63 |
| 2018 | 78 |
| 2019 | 81 |
| 2020 | 103 |
| 2021 | 158 |
| 2022 | 257 |
| 2023 | 487 |
| 2024 | 602 |