Kenshin Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Japanese
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Kenshin means 'sword heart' or 'sword spirit' in Japanese.
Meaning of the Name Kenshin
Kenshin is a Japanese name that has its roots in samurai history. The name is derived from two Japanese words: 'ken', meaning 'sword', and 'shin', meaning 'heart' or 'spirit'. Together, Kenshin symbolizes a person with a strong and noble spirit, like a warrior. It is also associated with the historical figure Himura Kenshin, a legendary samurai in feudal Japan.
Popularity of the Name Kenshin
The popularity for the name Kenshin peaked in popularity in the year 2003 with 23 births, which ranked number 8,963 out of 28,893 unique names for that year. Kenshin had the most male births in 2003 with 23, which ranked number 3,731 out of 12,759 male names. The number of births for the name Kenshin has increased sharply over the last ten years from 10 births to 23 births, an increase of 130.00%. Among males, Kenshin has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 10 births to 23 births, an increase of 130.00%.
Nationwide Popularity of Kenshin
- 10 Year Trend of Kenshin: 130.00%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Kenshin: 130.00%
Popularity of Kenshin by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Kenshin. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Kenshin in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Kenshin is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Kenshin
- Total Births of Kenshin: 25 (8.69%)
- Male Births of Kenshin: 25 (8.69%)
Given the upward trend of Kenshin over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 8.69% increase in total births, for a total of 25 births in 2024. Male births for Kenshin have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 25 male births in 2024, an increase of 8.69%.