Boy · #7,817 in 2026

Kenshin

Name: Popularity of the name Kenshin in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Kenshin, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#7,817

Peak Rank

#3,732 (2003)

Total Babies

366

5-Yr Trend

-29%

2001

First Year

2026

Last Year

2003

Peak Year

#3732

Peak Rank

366

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Kenshin

Kenshin first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2001, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2003, when 23 Kenshins were born — ranking #3,732 that year. As of 2026, Kenshin ranks #7,817 for baby boys with 6 births, falling sharply (-29%). In total, more than 366 Kenshins have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Names that sound like Kenshin

Phonetically similar names — useful when Kenshin is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Kinchin
Countian
Kenin
Kennin
Kenyan
Kenyon
Kenton
Kennan
Kennen
Kennon
Kinin
Kentan

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Kenshin

What does the name Kenshin mean?

Kenshin is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2001. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Kenshin in 2026?

In 2026, Kenshin ranks #7,817 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Kenshin most popular?

Kenshin reached its peak popularity in 2003, ranking #3,732 that year with 23 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Kenshin most popular?

Kenshin has historically been most popular in California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Kenshin.

Is Kenshin a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Kenshin is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Kenshin?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Kenshin include Henrick, Jian, Jalik. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Kenshin

Kenshin is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2001 and has accumulated 366 births in the dataset. Kenshin's peak popularity came in 2003 when it ranked #3,732. Use the chart and map above to compare Kenshin's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.