Kōji

Kōji is a boy's name of Japanese origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 25 boys in the United States.

Kōji at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Japanese
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Kōji

Kōji belongs to the Japanese tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Kōji first appears in Social Security records in 1922. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #2656 in 1984, and in 2024 25 babies received the name — 611 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Kōji in US records

First recorded (US)
1922
Best US rank
#2656 in 1984
Peak year
2023
Babies named Kōji in 2024
25
Total since 1880
611

Kōji in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2009
Best rank
#3334 in 2020
Babies named Kōji in 2025
4
Total since 1996
32

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Kōji mean?

The meaning of Kōji is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its Japanese origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Kōji a boy or girl name?

Kōji is a boy name. In 2024, 25 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Kōji?

Kōji comes from the Japanese tradition.

How popular is the name Kōji?

Kōji first appears in US records in 1922. Its best-ever ranking was #2656 in 1984, and 25 babies were given the name in 2024.

Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. England & Wales figures are from the Office for National Statistics. If you spot an error, write to [email protected] — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.