degree of familiarity; popularity; name recognition; notoriety
彼の知名度はかなり高い。
His name recognition is quite high.
その会社は広告で知名度を一気に上げた。
The company quickly boosted its name recognition through advertising.
新人作家だが、受賞をきっかけに知名度が急速に広がっている。
As a newcomer, her name recognition is spreading fast thanks to an award.