Kenzo
Kenzo is a boy's name of Japanese origin.
Meaning
Wise, healthy, or three (depending on kanji characters used).
Origin and history
Kenzo is a traditional Japanese masculine name that has gained notable popularity in the United States in recent years. It is often composed of kanji elements meaning 'wise', 'healthy', or 'three'. Its modern appeal in the U.S. is bolstered by its crisp ending vowel sound and global fashion associations.
Popularity in the United States
4,690 babies in the United States have been named Kenzo since 1880. It ranks #1805 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #560.
States where it is most popular
- CA (22.5 %)
- NY (12.3 %)
- TX (7.7 %)
- FL (7.6 %)
- MD (4.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 23 |
| 1930-1940 | 5 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 10 |
| 1990-2000 | 30 |
| 2000-2010 | 168 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,399 |
| 2020-2029 | 3,055 |
Famous people named Kenzo
- Kenzo Takada: Fashion Designer
- Kenzo Tange: Architect
- Kenzo Suzuki: Professional Wrestler
Fun facts
- The name achieved global renown partly through fashion designer Kenzo Takada, founder of the luxury French house KENZO.
- Because Japanese names depend on the specific kanji chosen, Kenzo can carry various meanings such as 'wise and healthy' or 'third son'.
- Kenzo has experienced significant growth in the United States, with a majority of its total historical usages registered in recent years.