How popular is the name Plato in 2025?

Plato is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.

When was the name Plato most popular?

Plato peaked in 1914, reaching #2101 among US boy names.

Plato will almost certainly be the only one in school.

boy name

Plato entered the US charts in 1914, peaked at #2101 in 1914, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.

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rank today

#2101

peak (1914)

babies in 2025

rare

a rare gem few children share

Fewer than a hundred people named Plato are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.

The typical Plato alive today was born around 1927, making them about 98 years old.

Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.

How popular is the name Plato in 2025?: Plato is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
When was the name Plato most popular?: Plato peaked in 1914, reaching #2101 among US boy names.
Will my child share the name Plato with classmates?: Plato will almost certainly be the only one in school.

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