Kentaro Boy
Origin(s)
Pronunciationken-TAH-roh / kẽ̞n̩taɾo̞Japanese
Meaning
strong; healthy (Japanese: 健太郎)
Historical & Cultural Background
Kentaro is a traditional Japanese name often given to boys. It is composed of the kanji characters for 'healthy' (健) and 'big' or 'thick' (太), which together convey a sense of strength. The name is commonly associated with positive attributes such as vitality and robustness. In Japan, names like Kentaro are often chosen for their auspicious meanings and are part of a cultural practice of naming children with care.
Trend Summary
Kentaro has seen moderate popularity in Japan but is less common in Western countries.
Similar Names
Variants
- Kentarou
International Variants
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Kentaro was first seen in the United States in 1974. Kentaro has ranked as high as #1232 nationally, which occurred in 1995, and has been most popular in California. In the past 5 years the name Kentaro has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Kentaro (2002)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1974 | 5 |
| 1978 | 9 |
| 1980 | 9 |
| 1981 | 9 |
| 1982 | 7 |
| 1984 | 7 |
| 1985 | 7 |
| 1986 | 8 |
| 1987 | 5 |
| 1988 | 10 |
| 1990 | 14 |
| 1991 | 10 |
| 1992 | 6 |
| 1993 | 7 |
| 1994 | 7 |
| 1995 | 18 |
| 1996 | 15 |
| 1997 | 14 |
| 1998 | 13 |
| 1999 | 6 |
| 2000 | 16 |
| 2001 | 12 |
| 2002 | 10 |
| 2003 | 8 |
| 2004 | 16 |
| 2005 | 8 |
| 2006 | 12 |
| 2007 | 11 |
| 2008 | 10 |
| 2009 | 8 |
| 2010 | 9 |
| 2011 | 5 |
| 2012 | 7 |
| 2013 | 6 |
| 2015 | 7 |
| 2016 | 5 |
| 2018 | 5 |
| 2019 | 5 |