How old is someone named Kenji?
The average Kenji is 18 years old.
Half of all living Kenjis are between 5 and 26.
When was Kenji popular?
Most of the Kenjis in the country were born in the last 15 years. The name peaked in 2022 and is still near the top.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 85 | 0 |
| 1920s | 213 | 0 |
| 1930s | 96 | under 100 |
| 1940s | 23 | under 100 |
| 1950s | 18 | under 100 |
| 1960s | 104 | under 100 |
| 1970s | 443 | 400 |
| 1980s | 367 | 340 |
| 1990s | 423 | 410 |
| 2000s | 901 | 890 |
| 2010s | 1,292 | 1,300 |
| 2020s | 1,692 | 1,700 |
How many Kenjis are still alive?
About 5,100 Kenjis are alive in the US today. That's 91% of the roughly 5,700 babies named Kenji since 1913.
Nearly every Kenji ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Kenji?
About half of living Kenjis are in Gen Alpha, born in 2013 or later.
- Boomer under 1%
- Gen X 10%
- Millennial 10%
- Gen Z 28%
- Gen Alpha 50%
Is Kenji an old name?
Not really. Kenji is younger than 74 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Kenji will be 26 in 2056, so the name is aging slowly.
Is Kenji a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely boys: 99.4% of living Kenjis are men.
Names the same age as Kenji
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Kenji's name twin is Camilo. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Camilo's age curve is the closest match to Kenji's: 88% alike.
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Questions about the name Kenji
How old is the average Kenji?
The average Kenji in the US is 18 years old. The median is 13, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Kenji?
About 5,100 Kenjis are alive in the US today, out of roughly 5,700 babies given the name since 1913.
When was the name Kenji most popular?
In 2022, when about 340 baby boys were named Kenji.
Is Kenji a Gen Alpha name?
Yes. About 50% of living Kenjis are in Gen Alpha, born in 2013 or later.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this