Kenshin

Kenshin is a boy's name of Japanese origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 5 boys in the United States.

Kenshin at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Japanese
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Kenshin

Kenshin belongs to the Japanese tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Kenshin first appears in Social Security records in 2001. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #3791 in 2003, and in 2024 5 babies received the name — 353 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Kenshin in US records

First recorded (US)
2001
Best US rank
#3791 in 2003
Peak year
2003
Babies named Kenshin in 2024
5
Total since 1880
353

Kenshin in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2024
Best rank
#5120 in 2024
Babies named Kenshin in 2024
3
Total since 1996
3

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Kenshin mean?

The meaning of Kenshin is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its Japanese origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Kenshin a boy or girl name?

Kenshin is a boy name. In 2024, 5 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Kenshin?

Kenshin comes from the Japanese tradition.

How popular is the name Kenshin?

Kenshin first appears in US records in 2001. Its best-ever ranking was #3791 in 2003, and 5 babies were given the name in 2024.

Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. England & Wales figures are from the Office for National Statistics. If you spot an error, write to hello@namepetal.com — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.