Kato Name Popularity and Statistics
Kato is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Kato?
Kato is spelled K-A-T-O. The name has 4 letters.
Kato Popularity in 2025
Rank#2,641
Recorded Births49
- Boys usage rose 148 places to #2,641 and recorded 3 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Kato Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2001 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 49 | #2,641 |
| 2024 | Boys | 46 | #2,789 |
| 2023 | Boys | 50 | #2,614 |
| 2022 | Boys | 57 | #2,438 |
| 2021 | Boys | 34 | #3,362 |
| 2020 | Boys | 52 | #2,467 |
| 2019 | Boys | 51 | #2,556 |
| 2018 | Boys | 48 | #2,617 |
| 2017 | Boys | 31 | #3,518 |
| 2016 | Boys | 30 | #3,596 |
| 2015 | Boys | 47 | #2,600 |
| 2014 | Boys | 34 | #3,234 |
| 2013 | Boys | 36 | #3,060 |
| 2012 | Boys | 27 | #3,807 |
| 2011 | Boys | 20 | #4,659 |
| 2010 | Boys | 13 | #6,359 |
| 2009 | Boys | 13 | #6,436 |
| 2008 | Boys | 15 | #5,767 |
| 2007 | Boys | 14 | #5,901 |
| 2006 | Boys | 17 | #5,072 |
| 2005 | Boys | 9 | #7,640 |
| 2004 | Boys | 9 | #7,536 |
| 2003 | Boys | 10 | #6,715 |
| 2001 | Boys | 13 | #5,390 |
When Was Kato Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2022 · Boys
57 recorded births
National rank #2,438
2020 · Boys
52 recorded births
National rank #2,467
2019 · Boys
51 recorded births
National rank #2,556
2023 · Boys
50 recorded births
National rank #2,614
Where Kato Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| TX | #2,080 | 7 |
| CA | #2,471 | 5 |