Boy nameNot in the current top charts
Plato
//ˈpleɪtoʊ//
2 syllablesPeak year: 19305 lettersStarts with P
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Plato'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.
Plato's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Plato |
|---|---|
| 1914 | 10 |
| 1915 | 6 |
| 1916 | 7 |
| 1917 | 6 |
| 1919 | 11 |
| 1920 | 9 |
| 1921 | 12 |
| 1922 | 10 |
| 1923 | 8 |
| 1924 | 6 |
| 1925 | 9 |
| 1926 | 11 |
| 1927 | 6 |
| 1928 | 13 |
| 1929 | 7 |
| 1930 | 13 |
| 1931 | 7 |
| 1932 | 8 |
| 1934 | 6 |
| 1936 | 5 |
| 1937 | 6 |
| 1943 | 6 |
| 1946 | 8 |
| 1962 | 5 |
| 1966 | 5 |
| 1967 | 5 |
| 1969 | 6 |
| 1977 | 5 |
Plato through the decades
- Plato peaked in 1930, when 13 babies were named Plato in the US.
- The 1920s were Plato's strongest decade, averaging 9 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (1934–1977), use of Plato has fallen 35% compared to the 10 years before that.