Rising since 1993, #628 for boys today.
Popularity of Kenzo since 1920
Babies named Kenzo per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 23 |
| 1930s | 5 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 10 |
| 1990s | 30 |
| 2000s | 168 |
| 2010s | 1,399 |
| 2020s | 3,055 |
Meaning & origin
Kenzo has been recorded in the U.S. since 1920, but its modern rise began in 1993. By 2022 it reached its peak rank, and as of 2025 it sits at rank 628, with about 1 in 3,838 boys receiving the name. Its growth reflects Western interest in Japanese culture and the influence of fashion designer Kenzo Takada. The name is particularly popular in Hawaii, Nevada, and Maryland, showing a diverse geographic spread. Despite its Japanese origins, Kenzo has been embraced globally as a distinctive yet accessible name.
Kenzo is a Japanese name typically written with kanji such as 健三, combining 健 (ken, meaning 'healthy, strong') and 三 (zo, meaning 'three'), or 賢三 with 賢 (ken, 'wise') and 三. It was traditionally given to third-born sons. The name gained international recognition through the French fashion house founded by Kenzo Takada.
Where Kenzo is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Kenzo” around the world
Where Kenzo lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
290
babies in 2024
Ireland
4
babies in 2025
New Zealand
13
babies in 2025
Quebec
7
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · CSO Ireland (Ireland) · NZ Dept of Internal Affairs (New Zealand) · Retraite Québec (Quebec).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ken, Kenny
Sibling names for Kenzo
Names that share Kenzo's style, for a brother or sister.
