Yamato
boy nameYamato entered the US charts in 2000, peaked at #7094 in 2007, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 2000–2025
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rank today
#7094
peak (2007)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 2000s | #8544 |
| 2010s | #9865 |
| 2020s | #12176 |
Living bearers
About 100 people named Yamato are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Yamato alive today was born around 2010, making them about 15 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Yamato in 2025?
- Yamato is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Yamato most popular?
- Yamato peaked in 2007, reaching #7094 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Yamato with classmates?
- Yamato will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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