Holding steady.
Popularity of Masato since 1912
Babies named Masato per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1924, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Masato's real moment was 1913.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 140 |
| 1920s | 133 |
| 1930s | 31 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 39 |
| 2000s | 53 |
| 2010s | 56 |
| 2020s | 5 |
Meaning & origin
Masato is a Japanese masculine name with a long history of use in Japan, though it has never been common in the United States. Its earliest recorded U.S. usage dates to 1912, and it peaked in 1913, after which it has remained stable in very low usage. The name's meaning varies with the kanji selection but commonly conveys righteousness and intelligence. It carries a distinctly Japanese cultural identity and has not seen widespread adoption in English-speaking countries.
Masato is a Japanese masculine name composed of elements such as 'masa' meaning 'just, righteous' and 'to' meaning 'person', or from 'masa' combined with 'sato' meaning 'wise, intelligent'. It has been used in Japan for centuries and is often written with various kanji combinations, each adding nuanced meaning.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Masa
Sibling names for Masato
Names that share Masato's style, for a brother or sister.
