Koji
Koji is a boy's name of Japanese origin.
Meaning
Little/second child, or broad/peaceful depending on the kanji used.
Origin and history
Koji is a traditional Japanese masculine given name with various meanings depending on the kanji characters used to write it. In the United States, it remains a rare but steadily used name chosen by parents seeking a distinctive Japanese heritage name.
Popularity in the United States
645 babies in the United States have been named Koji since 1880. It ranks #4031 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1778.
States where it is most popular
- CA (93.4 %)
- HI (3.3 %)
- WA (3.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 16 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 27 |
| 1980-1990 | 65 |
| 1990-2000 | 73 |
| 2000-2010 | 146 |
| 2010-2019 | 169 |
| 2020-2029 | 149 |
Famous people named Koji
- Koji Uehara: Baseball Player, Athlete
- Koji Kondo: Composer, Musician
Fun facts
- The meaning of Koji changes depending on which Japanese kanji are chosen, such as 'little/second' combined with 'child' or 'peaceful'.
- Though historically rare in the United States, usage of the name Koji has seen a slight increase in recent years.