Kato
boy name#2641 in 2025Kato entered the US charts in 1914, peaked at #2438 in 2022, ranks #2641 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1914–2025
#2641
rank today
#2438
peak (2022)
49
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3722 |
| 1920s | #3872 |
| 1940s | #3298 |
| 1970s | #5139 |
| 1980s | #5342 |
| 1990s | #6475 |
| 2000s | #6756 |
| 2010s | #3601 |
| 2020s | #2719 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Kato has been most popular in CA, TX, AZ.
Living bearers
About 800 people named Kato are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Kato is a kid of about 9 — this name's wave is very recent.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Kato in 2025?
- Kato ranks #2641 among US boy names in 2025, with 49 babies given the name.
- When was the name Kato most popular?
- Kato peaked in 2022, reaching #2438 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Kato with classmates?
- Kato will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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