Declining since 2012, #10,695 for boys today.
Popularity of Yuto since 1989
Babies named Yuto per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 44 |
| 2000s | 128 |
| 2010s | 152 |
| 2020s | 64 |
Meaning & origin
Yuto first appeared in U.S. baby name records in 1989 and has seen modest use, ranking 10,695 in 2025. Its peak popularity came in 2012, but since then the name has been falling. With a rate of approximately 1 in 284,679 births, Yuto remains uncommon in the United States. The name reflects a broader trend of Japanese names entering American usage, often chosen for their distinctive sound and cultural appeal.
Yuto is a Japanese masculine name typically written with two kanji characters. Possible combinations include 悠斗 (yū 'leisurely, calm, gentle' + to 'big dipper, plumb line') or 勇斗 (yū 'brave' + to). The name gained popularity in Japan from the 2000s onward and began appearing in U.S. records in 1989.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Yūto, Yuuto
Sibling names for Yuto
Names that share Yuto's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Sakura, Aoi, Hina, Rin, Miyu, Megumi, Sayuri, Yui, Ayame, Minami, Nakaya, Nene, Saki, Ayano, Chiyo, Fumie, Hitomi, Kaho, Manami, Momoka, Natsumi, Nozomi
Brothers: Haruto, Sota, Kaito, Riku, Itsuki, Kento, Kenzo, Makoto, Ryo, Yoshio, Daichi, Hayato, Meiko, Naoki, Ryota, Taiki, Akito, Asahi, Daiki, Keisuke, Kohei, Minato, Taichi, Takao, Wataru
