Unisex nameNot in the current top charts
Kaoru
2 syllablesPeak year: 19215 lettersStarts with K
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Kaoru's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Kaoru's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Kaoru |
|---|---|
| 1914 | 5 |
| 1915 | 15 |
| 1916 | 10 |
| 1917 | 16 |
| 1918 | 11 |
| 1919 | 9 |
| 1920 | 24 |
| 1921 | 30 |
| 1922 | 22 |
| 1923 | 17 |
| 1924 | 20 |
| 1925 | 17 |
| 1926 | 7 |
| 1927 | 13 |
| 1928 | 6 |
| 1929 | 6 |
| 1982 | 5 |
| 1992 | 6 |
| 1994 | 6 |
| 1999 | 6 |
Kaoru through the decades
- Kaoru peaked in 1921, when 30 babies were named Kaoru in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (1924–1999), use of Kaoru has fallen 42% compared to the 10 years before that.