Kato
2 countries#2641 in United States, 2025Popularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Kato was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
860 births recorded 1914–2025 · currently #2641 · peaked in 2022 with 57 births
Most common in: California, Texas, Arizona, Minnesota, New York
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
3 births recorded 2020–2020 · peaked in 2020 with 3 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
3 births recorded 2020–2020 · peaked in 2020 with 3 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Kato’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #5072 | — |
| 2007 | #5901 | ↓829 |
| 2008 | #5767 | ↑134 |
| 2009 | #6436 | ↓669 |
| 2010 | #6359 | ↑77 |
| 2011 | #4659 | ↑1700 |
| 2012 | #3807 | ↑852 |
| 2013 | #3060 | ↑747 |
| 2014 | #3234 | ↓174 |
| 2015 | #2600 | ↑634 |
| 2016 | #3596 | ↓996 |
| 2017 | #3518 | ↑78 |
| 2018 | #2617 | ↑901 |
| 2019 | #2556 | ↑61 |
| 2020 | #2467 | ↑89 |
| 2021 | #3362 | ↓895 |
| 2022 | #2438 | ↑924 |
| 2023 | #2614 | ↓176 |
| 2024 | #2789 | ↓175 |
| 2025 | #2641 | ↑148 |
Frequently asked questions about Kato
Is Kato a popular name?
Yes — Kato currently ranks #2641 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Kato more common for boys or girls?
Kato is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Kato most popular?
Kato peaked in 2022 in United States, with 57 recorded births that year.
Is Kato rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Kato’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #3264 in 1914 to #2641 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Kato?
At least 863 babies have been recorded with the name Kato across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Kato popular in more than one country?
Yes — Kato appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Kato?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Kato include Kaycee, Kayne.
Similar names right now
Ranked directly next to Kato in United States, 2025 — a real popularity match, not a subjective list.