Kenzo Boy

Popularity: #505 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

PronunciationKEN-zoh / ˈkɛnzoʊ

Japanese

Meaning

strong; healthy

Historical & Cultural Background

Kenzo is a traditional Japanese name that is often given to boys. It is derived from the kanji characters 'ken' meaning 'strong' or 'healthy' and 'zo' meaning 'three' or 'create'. The name reflects positive attributes and is associated with vitality. Kenzo is also known as a fashion brand founded by Kenzo Takada, which has contributed to the name's recognition outside Japan.

Trend Summary

Kenzo has seen a steady rise in popularity in the United States over the past few decades.

Similar Names

KentoKenjiKenshinKensukeKentaKenshiroKendallKendrick

Variants

  • Kenzō

International Variants

  • Kenzo (Japanese)

Famous people named Kenzo

Kenzo Takada was a renowned Japanese fashion designer known for founding the Kenzo brand.

Kenzo Matsui is a Japanese professional golfer who has competed in various international tournaments.

Fictional characters named Kenzo

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Sibling Suggestions

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Kenzo was first seen in the United States in 1920. Kenzo has ranked as high as #839 nationally, which occurred in 2022, and has been most popular in California, New York, Florida, Texas, and Maryland. In the past 5 years the name Kenzo has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Kenzo (2024)

StateBirthsShare
CA 86
21%
NY 40
10%
TX 36
9%
FL 35
9%
VA 23
6%
MD 19
5%
GA 16
4%
MN 15
4%
NC 15
4%
PA 14
3%
MI 14
3%
NV 10
2%
SC 9
2%
WA 9
2%
LA 9
2%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19207
19225
19236
19245
19335
19805
19865
19955
19965
19976
19987
19997
20009
200110
200214
200310
20048
200518
200617
200726
200825
200931
201098
2011101
201288
201391
201486
201588
2016103
2017159
2018249
2019335
2020519
2021556
2022596
2023452
2024485