Kyohei
A boy's name of Japanese origin with 6 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Among U.S. boy's names, Kyohei is not in the current national top 1,000. In fact, it is among the rarest names in the SSA dataset — a choice that signals bold individuality.
With records spanning 1991 to 1991, Kyohei has a focused history that reflects a particular moment in naming culture rather than a centuries-old tradition.
Kyohei is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Kyohei is a boy's baby name of Japanese origin. The name can be written with various kanji combinations, such as 京平 (Kyō + hei, meaning 'capital peace') or 恭平 (kyō + hei, meaning 'respectful peace'). The hei element (平) meaning 'peace' or 'even' appears in many traditional Japanese masculine names.
Kyohei is a traditional Japanese given name that remains in use in Japan today. In the U.S., it appears almost exclusively in families with Japanese heritage, recorded only a handful of times in SSA data.
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Names travel. They cross oceans, change spelling, shift pronunciation, and accumulate new associations with each culture that adopts them. Kyohei is rooted in the Japanese tradition, but its presence in American naming since 1991 means it has been shaped by English phonetics, local customs, and the cultural context of the families who chose it.
Kyohei’s rarity (6 recorded births) may indicate it is strongly tied to a specific cultural community or family tradition, rather than part of the broader American naming mainstream.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Kyohei has 1+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1991.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 6 | #7825 | — |
The Story of Kyohei
A Millennial name
Peaking in 1991, Kyohei is a Millennial-era classic. Boys named Kyohei are most likely born between 1991 and 1991.
How rare is Kyohei?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Kyohei is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1991, peaked in the 1990s with 6 births that decade.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(1 years, 1991–1991)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 6 | #7825 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1991–1991