Kyohei
A masculine Japanese name meaning "respectful complementary companion".
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Kyohei. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Kyohei today is around 34 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kyohei births was 1991 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kyohei. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Kyohei. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
1991
6 babies that year
Average age
34
years old
1991 SSA rank
#7,825
Tracked since 1991
Popularity
Kyohei: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Kyohei by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Kyohei during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Kyohei
The name Kyohei originates from Japan and is a combination of two Japanese words - "kyo" meaning "capital" or "metropolitan", and "hei" meaning "calm" or "peaceful". It is believed to have been first used during the Edo period (1603-1868) when many Japanese names were created by combining words to form meaningful phrases.
One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Kyohei can be found in the historical records of the Tokugawa shogunate, where a samurai warrior named Kyohei Nishikawa (1640-1719) served under the famous shogun Tokugawa Ieyasu. Nishikawa was known for his bravery and loyalty on the battlefield.
In the 18th century, a renowned Zen Buddhist monk named Kyohei Tokuoka (1724-1807) gained popularity for his teachings and writings on meditation and spirituality. His works are still studied and revered by Zen practitioners today.
During the Meiji era (1868-1912), a prominent politician and statesman named Kyohei Tsutsui (1845-1920) played a significant role in the modernization and westernization of Japan. He served in various important government positions and was instrumental in establishing Japan's parliamentary system.
In the world of literature, a celebrated Japanese novelist and poet, Kyohei Tsuboi (1899-1967), is remembered for his poignant works that explored themes of love, loss, and the human condition. His novel "Hana Monogatari" (The Tale of Flowers) is considered a masterpiece of modern Japanese literature.
Another notable figure with the name Kyohei is the famous Japanese sumo wrestler Kyohei Wajima (1927-2000), who achieved the highest rank of yokozuna (grand champion) in 1964. He was renowned for his exceptional technique and dominance in the ring, winning numerous prestigious tournaments during his illustrious career.
These are just a few examples of the many notable individuals throughout history who have borne the name Kyohei, a name that carries a sense of metropolitan calm and peace, reflecting the cultural and historical significance of its origins in Japan.
People
Kyohei + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kyohei as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with K
Other first names starting with K with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Kyohei: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kyohei?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kyohei going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Kyohei a common name?
We classify Kyohei as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Kyohei most popular?
The single biggest year for Kyohei was 1991, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kyohei is about 34 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Kyohei in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Kyohei a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Kyohei in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Kyohei still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Kyohei in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Kyohei can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have Kyohei as a first name?
If you just want to know how many people have the name Kyohei, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.