Cato
2 countries#2798 in United States, 2025Popularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Cato was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
675 births recorded 1880–2025 · currently #2798 · peaked in 2025 with 45 births
Most common in: California, Texas, Colorado
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
37 births recorded 2001–2021 · currently #3990 · peaked in 2016 with 7 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
37 births recorded 2001–2021 · peaked in 2016 with 7 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Cato’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #7427 | — |
| 2007 | #10921 | ↓3494 |
| 2008 | #12553 | ↓1632 |
| 2009 | #8310 | ↑4243 |
| 2010 | #6036 | ↑2274 |
| 2011 | #8767 | ↓2731 |
| 2012 | #6306 | ↑2461 |
| 2013 | #5659 | ↑647 |
| 2014 | #4866 | ↑793 |
| 2015 | #4295 | ↑571 |
| 2016 | #5124 | ↓829 |
| 2017 | #4594 | ↑530 |
| 2018 | #3446 | ↑1148 |
| 2019 | #3899 | ↓453 |
| 2020 | #3274 | ↑625 |
| 2021 | #3180 | ↑94 |
| 2022 | #3151 | ↑29 |
| 2023 | #4456 | ↓1305 |
| 2024 | #3045 | ↑1411 |
| 2025 | #2798 | ↑247 |
Frequently asked questions about Cato
Is Cato a popular name?
Yes — Cato currently ranks #2798 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Cato more common for boys or girls?
Cato is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Cato most popular?
Cato peaked in 2025 in United States, with 45 recorded births that year.
Is Cato rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Cato’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #809 in 1880 to #2798 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Cato?
At least 712 babies have been recorded with the name Cato across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Cato popular in more than one country?
Yes — Cato appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Cato?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Cato include Baltazar, Blessing, Chayce.
Similar names right now
Ranked directly next to Cato in United States, 2025 — a real popularity match, not a subjective list.