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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Kato — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Katniss|Katorah
CelticBoy↓ Fading

Kato

KAH-toh · 2 syllables

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#2806
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#2806
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 20
Peak rank
#2452 in 2022
5yr change
-176 ranks
Birth frequency
1.3 per 100,000 births
Sex split
100% boy · 0% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #2806 · Falling since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US boy names
Top 200 boy names
Celtic boy names
Kato

Popularity score: 20  ·  SSA Rank: #2806

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
30
Higher than 30% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↓ Fading
-176 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
70
6 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
CelticIrishBoy2-syllableStrongModernWarrior meaningShort formRisingRare
Character
battle-focused intensity
STRONG
High confidence

Kato is a Celtic boy name with cooling SSA momentum. It ranked #2806 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↓ Fading · -176 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#2806 · very rare
Kato at a Glance
Meaning:From Irish meaning 'battle' or 'warrior'. Also used as a short form of names like Cato, with possible connections to strength and valor.
Language root:Irish Gaelic
Peak rank:#2452 in 2022
5yr change:-176 ranks
Sex usage:100% boy · 0% girl
Notable bearers
Kato Kaelin
Actor and television personality
Similar Sound
Kai◈Kaden◈CatoKatoKayoTao
Similar Style
Kai◈KaelCaioTalon◈Roan◈Caden◈
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Kato
Kai◈Sage◈River◈EzraSilas◈Jude◈Nova◈Liam
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Kato illustration
Name Intelligence
Kato · Overview
Summary

Kato is a Celtic boy name with cooling SSA momentum. It ranked #2806 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 2/100 → Stable

Strengths
Strong · Modern character
Kato carries a bold, cool quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Popularity declining
Rank has dropped 176 positions in the last year. Consider whether this trajectory matters for your decision.
Domain taken
kato.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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