BoyJapanese origin

Kenshin: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

A noble name meaning modest truth and humble heart.

Origin
Japanese
Syllables
2
Current rank
#5796
Peak
#3789 in 2003

Trend: Falling, easing off its high over the latest decade.

Popularity over time

Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)

2001: #879120012005: #413220052010: #444720102015: #731220152020: #57962020#1#8791

What Kenshin Means

Kenshin is a boy name of Japanese origin. A noble name meaning modest truth and humble heart.

How Popular Kenshin Is

Kenshin currently ranks #5796 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #3789 in 2003. It has been easing off its high.

Good to Know About Kenshin

  • Kenshin is less common today than in past decades, making it a distinctive choice.
  • Kenshin is a name from the Japanese naming tradition.
  • It has literary connections that bookish parents love.

Names Like Kenshin

Other Japanese names that start with the same letter or share a style.

Sibling Names for Kenshin

Japanese names that pair well as a brother or sister to Kenshin.

Questions About Kenshin

What does Kenshin mean?

Kenshin is a boy name of Japanese origin. A noble name meaning modest truth and humble heart.

How popular is Kenshin?

Kenshin currently ranks #5796 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #3789 in 2003. It has been easing off its high.

Where does Kenshin come from?

Kenshin comes from Japanese roots. Kenshin is less common today than in past decades, making it a distinctive choice.

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