Total births
281
Boys' name · since 1915
Kenichi
Kenichi has 281 recorded births since 1915 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1918 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 281
- total births
- 1915–2019
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 40%
- born in that decade
Kenichi sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 281 recorded since 1915.
Social Security Administration records show Kenichi recorded 281 times among boys since 1915, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1920s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1915 to 2019.
- 281 total births
- 1915–2019 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 40% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
281 boys have been named Kenichi since 1915, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 2019.
- 281
- total births
- 1915–2019
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 40%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
40% of everyone ever named Kenichi was born in this single decade.
1918
Single peak year
22 babies were named Kenichi in 1918 - its busiest year on record.
Kenichi's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Kenichi's full recorded timeline at 1976, 35% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 65% in the earlier half -- the name was more prevalent in its earlier era than it is today. Its quietest year on record was 1975, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1918 peak of 22 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Kenichi at a glance
Last recorded 2019Peak year
1918
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1915
Kenichi popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1915–2019
- Peak year (1918)
- 22
- Annual births at peak, across 105 years of records
Kenichi by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Kenichi's strongest decade.
112 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 40% of all-time use.
Kenichi births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s
1910s
67 births
- 1920s
1920s
112 births
- 1970s 16
1970s
16 births
- 1980s 18
1980s
18 births
- 1990s 22
1990s
22 births
- 2000s 12
2000s
12 births
- 2010s 34
2010s
34 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 112 births (40% of all-time use).
Kenichi by state
Where Kenichi concentrates geographically, total births since 1915
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Hawaii | | 104 | 37.0% |
| #2 | California | | 31 | 11.0% |
Hawaii share of Kenichi's total US births 37.0%
Even split
104 of 281 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Kenichi? ▼
281 babies have been named Kenichi since 1915. It was last recorded in 2019. The peak year was 1918 with 22 births.
When was Kenichi most popular? ▼
Kenichi was most popular in the 1920s decade with 112 total births. The single peak year was 1918.
Where is Kenichi most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Kenichi are Hawaii (104 births), California (31 births).
How long has the name Kenichi been used? ▼
Kenichi has been recorded in Social Security data since 1915, spanning 105 years of data through 2019.
What names are similar to Kenichi? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Kenneth, Kent, Kenny, Kendall, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Kenichi's data
- Kenichi's decade-level peak was the 1920s (112 total births); usage has since declined to 34 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Hawaii records the most Kenichis (104 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Hawaii names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Kenichi
Nearby Names Like Kenichi
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Kenichi
Kenneth Boy
#284 1,283,974 births
Kent Boy
#1632 69,322 births
Kenny Boy
#1356 51,931 births
Kendall Boy
#1225 35,350 births
Kendrick Boy
#478 33,557 births
Compare Kenichi side by side: Kenichi vs Kenneth Kenichi vs Kent Kenichi vs Kenny
Related Names
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1915–2019 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Kenichi: Baby Name Since 1915 - 281 Births, Peak 1918." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/kenichi. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Kenichi draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.