Naruto
Naruto is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Masashi Kishimoto. It tells the story of Naruto Uzumaki, a young, socially isolated ninja who seeks recognition from his peers and dreams of becoming the Hokage, the leader of his village. The story is told in two parts: the first is set in Naruto's pre-teen years, and the second in his teens.
Meaning & Origin of Naruto
What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.
Naruto is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Masashi Kishimoto. It tells the story of Naruto Uzumaki, a young, socially isolated ninja who seeks recognition from his peers and dreams of becoming the Hokage, the leader of his village. The story is told in two parts: the first is set in Naruto's pre-teen years, and the second in his teens.
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The Story of Naruto
Naruto first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2012, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2023, when 7 Narutos were born — ranking #9,752 that year. As of 2026, Naruto ranks #9,752 for baby boys with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 12 Narutos have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2010s through the 2020s.
Popularity Over Time
Popularity by State
Names that sound like Naruto
Phonetically similar names — useful when Naruto is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.
- Maruti
- Marito
- Nato
- Neato
- Netto
- Neto
- Nito
- Nieto
- Noto
- Nitto
- Natto
- Nauti
Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.
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About the name Naruto
Naruto is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2012 and has accumulated 12 births in the dataset. Naruto's peak popularity came in 2023 when it ranked #9,752. Use the chart and map above to compare Naruto'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 .
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