Boy nameCurrently #2,806 in the USRising
Kato
//ˈkeɪtoʊ//
2 syllablesPeak year: 20224 lettersStarts with K
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Kato'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.
Kato's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Kato |
|---|---|
| 1914 | 5 |
| 1918 | 5 |
| 1920 | 7 |
| 1924 | 5 |
| 1927 | 6 |
| 1949 | 6 |
| 1973 | 6 |
| 1978 | 5 |
| 1980 | 10 |
| 1981 | 5 |
| 1986 | 6 |
| 1993 | 6 |
| 1994 | 10 |
| 1995 | 13 |
| 1996 | 15 |
| 1997 | 6 |
| 1998 | 7 |
| 1999 | 7 |
| 2000 | 5 |
| 2001 | 13 |
| 2003 | 10 |
| 2004 | 9 |
| 2005 | 9 |
| 2006 | 17 |
| 2007 | 14 |
| 2008 | 15 |
| 2009 | 13 |
| 2010 | 13 |
| 2011 | 20 |
| 2012 | 27 |
| 2013 | 36 |
| 2014 | 34 |
| 2015 | 47 |
| 2016 | 30 |
| 2017 | 31 |
| 2018 | 48 |
| 2019 | 51 |
| 2020 | 52 |
| 2021 | 34 |
| 2022 | 57 |
| 2023 | 50 |
| 2024 | 46 |
Kato through the decades
- Kato peaked in 2022, when 57 babies were named Kato in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Kato has risen 125% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Kato currently ranks #2,806 in the US and is on the rise.