Koji Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Japanese
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Koji means 'the second son' in Japanese.
Meaning of the Name Koji
Koji is a Japanese name meaning 'the second son'. It is a popular name in Japan and is often given to the second-born son in a family. The name has a strong cultural significance and is associated with family traditions. Koji is also believed to bring good luck and prosperity to the child.
Popularity of the Name Koji
The popularity for the name Koji peaked in popularity in the year 2016 with 28 births, which ranked number 8,612 out of 30,453 unique names for that year. Koji had the most male births in 2016 with 28, which ranked number 3,769 out of 14,199 male names. The number of births for the name Koji has increased sharply over the last ten years from 14 births to 25 births, an increase of 78.57%. Among males, Koji has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 14 births to 25 births, an increase of 78.57%.
Nationwide Popularity of Koji
- 20 Year Trend of Koji: 92.31%
- 10 Year Trend of Koji: 78.57%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Koji: 78.57%
Popularity of Koji by State
For males, Koji was most popular in Western states with 7 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in CA, with 7 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Koji. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | 7 | 2013 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Koji
- Total Births of Koji: 26 (5.97%)
- Male Births of Koji: 26 (5.97%)
Given the upward trend of Koji over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 5.97% increase in total births, for a total of 26 births in 2024. Male births for Koji have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 26 male births in 2024, an increase of 5.97%.