boy's name
Hayato
hah-YAH-toh (Japanese)
- Origin Japanese
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 3
- Letters 6
- Births on record 250
Hayato is a boy's name with 3 syllables. In 2024 it was given to 7 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Hayato is a name of Japanese origin.
- Peaked in 2008, when 13 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 1986.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Hayato Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1980s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 12 |
| 1990s | 58 |
| 2000s | 85 |
| 2010s | 69 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 23 |
How Popular Is Hayato?
In 2024, Hayato was given to 7 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Where Hayato Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Hayato
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Hayato Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Hayato over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Hayato
- Japanese hah-YAH-toh
Sibling Names for Hayato
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Hayato — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Hayato
How popular is the name Hayato?
In 2024, Hayato was given to 7 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Hayato a girl's or a boy's name?
Hayato is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Hayato?
Hayato has 3 syllables.
When was Hayato most popular?
Hayato peaked in 2008, when 13 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.