Boy · #8,947 in 2026

Makoto

Name: Popularity of the name Makoto in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Makoto, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#8,947

Peak Rank

#1,952 (1922)

Total Babies

541

5-Yr Trend

+1%

1915

First Year

2024

Last Year

1922

Peak Year

#1952

Peak Rank

541

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Makoto

Makoto first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1915, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1922, when 17 Makotos were born — ranking #1,952 that year. As of 2026, Makoto ranks #8,947 for baby boys with 8 births, holding steady (+1%). In total, more than 541 Makotos have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Names that sound like Makoto

Phonetically similar names — useful when Makoto is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Makita
Makati
Mycota
Makuta
Nakota
Mikado
Mikita
Mixto
Mosquito
Mosquitoe
Mcat
Makeda

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Makoto

What does the name Makoto mean?

Makoto is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1915. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Makoto in 2026?

In 2026, Makoto ranks #8,947 among boys' names in the U.S., with 8 babies given the name that year.

When was Makoto most popular?

Makoto reached its peak popularity in 1922, ranking #1,952 that year with 17 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Makoto most popular?

Makoto has historically been most popular in Hawaii, California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Makoto.

Is Makoto a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Makoto is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Makoto?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Makoto include Emit, Hisao, Zygmund. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Makoto

Makoto is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1915 and has accumulated 541 births in the dataset. Makoto's peak popularity came in 1922 when it ranked #1,952. Use the chart and map above to compare Makoto's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.