How popular is the name Wataru in 2025?

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

When was the name Wataru most popular?

Wataru peaked in 1919, reaching #2063 among US boy names.

Wataru will almost certainly be the only one in school.

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Wataru entered the US charts in 1915, peaked at #2063 in 1919, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.

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rank today

#2063

peak (1919)

babies in 2025

rare

a rare gem few children share

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

The typical Wataru alive today was born around 1989, making them about 36 years old.

Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.

How popular is the name Wataru in 2025?: Wataru is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
When was the name Wataru most popular?: Wataru peaked in 1919, reaching #2063 among US boy names.
Will my child share the name Wataru with classmates?: Wataru will almost certainly be the only one in school.

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