Boy nameCurrently #3,048 in the USRising
Cato
//ˈkeɪtoʊ//
2 syllablesPeak year: 20244 lettersStarts with C
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Cato'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.
Cato's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Cato |
|---|---|
| 1880 | 6 |
| 1891 | 8 |
| 1911 | 6 |
| 1913 | 6 |
| 1915 | 5 |
| 1916 | 7 |
| 1917 | 11 |
| 1918 | 7 |
| 1919 | 7 |
| 1920 | 6 |
| 1921 | 10 |
| 1922 | 6 |
| 1923 | 7 |
| 1925 | 6 |
| 1929 | 6 |
| 1938 | 5 |
| 1939 | 5 |
| 1941 | 8 |
| 1944 | 8 |
| 1945 | 5 |
| 1949 | 7 |
| 1950 | 5 |
| 1953 | 6 |
| 1959 | 5 |
| 1968 | 6 |
| 1976 | 5 |
| 1978 | 7 |
| 1979 | 5 |
| 1980 | 5 |
| 1986 | 6 |
| 1989 | 7 |
| 1993 | 5 |
| 1995 | 6 |
| 2000 | 5 |
| 2002 | 7 |
| 2003 | 7 |
| 2004 | 9 |
| 2006 | 10 |
| 2007 | 6 |
| 2008 | 5 |
| 2009 | 9 |
| 2010 | 14 |
| 2011 | 8 |
| 2012 | 13 |
| 2013 | 15 |
| 2014 | 19 |
| 2015 | 23 |
| 2016 | 18 |
| 2017 | 21 |
| 2018 | 32 |
| 2019 | 27 |
| 2020 | 34 |
| 2021 | 37 |
| 2022 | 38 |
| 2023 | 23 |
| 2024 | 40 |
Cato through the decades
- Cato peaked in 2024, when 40 babies were named Cato in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Cato has risen 171% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Cato currently ranks #3,048 in the US and is on the rise.