Holding steady.
Popularity of Kohei since 1989
Babies named Kohei per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 10 |
| 1990s | 70 |
| 2000s | 46 |
| 2010s | 21 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Kohei is a Japanese boy's name that entered U.S. Social Security records in 1989, a reflection of growing cultural exchange between Japan and the United States. Its peak year of recorded use was 1994, after which its frequency has remained stable, consistent with a modest but enduring presence in the naming landscape. The name first appeared in American data at the tail end of the 1980s and has never ranked among the top thousand names nationally, underscoring its rarity in the United States. Its meaning is fluid, tied to the kanji characters chosen by parents, which allows for personalization within a Japanese linguistic framework. Though its top states are not listed in the digest, the name's trajectory suggests a steady, niche appeal rather than a broad-based rise or decline.
Kohei is a Japanese given name written with various combinations of kanji. The first element 'ko' often means 'healthy' or 'peaceful,' and the second 'hei' can mean 'separate,' 'soldier,' or 'abundant.' The meaning is entirely dependent on the characters chosen by the parents. The name gained attention in the late 20th century and remains in steady use in Japan.
Sibling names for Kohei
Names that share Kohei's style, for a brother or sister.
