Kenzo Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Kenzo is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Kenzo?
Kenzo is spelled K-E-N-Z-O. The name has 5 letters.
Kenzo at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Kenzo may derive from the Japanese elements “ken” meaning “healthy” or “strong” and “zo” meaning “three” or “treasure.”
- Origin
- Kenzo is commonly associated with Japanese origin as a masculine given name or surname.
- Pronunciation
- KEN-zo · 2 syllables
Kenzo Popularity in 2025
Rank#628
Recorded Births445
- Boys usage fell 42 places to #628 and recorded 42 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Kenzo Mean?
Kenzo may derive from the Japanese elements “ken” meaning “healthy” or “strong” and “zo” meaning “three” or “treasure.”
Origin: Kenzo is commonly associated with Japanese origin as a masculine given name or surname.
How Do You Pronounce Kenzo?
PronunciationKEN-zo
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Kenzo?
- History
- Kenzo has been used as a masculine given name in Japan, reflected in various historical documents.
Kenzo Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2003 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 445 | #628 |
| 2024 | Boys | 487 | #586 |
| 2023 | Boys | 452 | #621 |
| 2022 | Boys | 596 | #505 |
| 2021 | Boys | 556 | #530 |
| 2020 | Boys | 519 | #548 |
| 2019 | Girls | 5 | #15,539 |
| 2019 | Boys | 335 | #725 |
| 2018 | Boys | 249 | #876 |
| 2017 | Boys | 159 | #1,175 |
| 2016 | Boys | 103 | #1,585 |
| 2015 | Boys | 88 | #1,740 |
| 2014 | Boys | 87 | #1,730 |
| 2013 | Boys | 91 | #1,659 |
| 2012 | Boys | 88 | #1,711 |
| 2011 | Boys | 101 | #1,561 |
| 2010 | Boys | 98 | #1,599 |
| 2009 | Boys | 31 | #3,476 |
| 2008 | Boys | 25 | #4,044 |
| 2007 | Boys | 26 | #3,893 |
| 2006 | Boys | 17 | #5,072 |
| 2005 | Boys | 18 | #4,631 |
| 2004 | Boys | 8 | #8,143 |
| 2003 | Boys | 10 | #6,715 |
When Was Kenzo Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2022 · Boys
596 recorded births
National rank #505
2021 · Boys
556 recorded births
National rank #530
2020 · Boys
519 recorded births
National rank #548
2024 · Boys
487 recorded births
National rank #586
Where Kenzo Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| HI | #180 | 6 |
| NV | #299 | 10 |
| MD | #330 | 16 |
| MA | #361 | 14 |
| NE | #377 | 6 |
| CA | #401 | 82 |
| CT | #440 | 6 |
| MN | #446 | 12 |