Kaizen
Every Kaizen since 2004 — 3,070 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kaizen
Kaizen is moderately common for boys in the United States, ranked #364 in 2025 with 895 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 2004, 3,070 American babies have been named Kaizen. Its peak came in 2025, when 900 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Kaizen stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kaizen year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | #16,037 | 895 | #364 |
| 2024 | 9 | #10,661 | 608 | #502 |
| 2023 | 5 | #16,316 | 487 | #588 |
| 2022 | — | — | 257 | #903 |
| 2021 | — | — | 158 | #1,220 |
| 2020 | 7 | #12,769 | 103 | #1,584 |
| 2019 | 5 | #16,713 | 81 | #1,858 |
| 2018 | — | — | 78 | #1,908 |
| 2017 | — | — | 63 | #2,160 |
| 2016 | — | — | 51 | #2,494 |
| 2015 | — | — | 56 | #2,334 |
| 2014 | — | — | 42 | #2,831 |
| 2013 | — | — | 34 | #3,233 |
| 2012 | — | — | 26 | #3,949 |
| 2011 | — | — | 19 | #4,904 |
| 2010 | — | — | 15 | #5,889 |
| 2009 | — | — | 18 | #5,205 |
| 2008 | — | — | 18 | #5,168 |
| 2007 | — | — | 11 | #7,344 |
| 2006 | — | — | 5 | #13,009 |
| 2005 | — | — | 8 | #8,703 |
| 2004 | — | — | 6 | #10,656 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kaizen in 2025?
Kaizen ranked #364 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 895 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kaizen?
3,070 babies have been named Kaizen in the United States since 2004, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kaizen most popular?
Kaizen peaked in 2025, when 900 newborns received the name.
Is Kaizen a boy or girl name?
Kaizen is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kaizen rising or falling?
Kaizen is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.