boy's name
Ianto
YAN-toh (Welsh)
- Origin Welsh
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Popularity Uncommon
- Births on record 212
Ianto is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2015 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
- Ianto is a name of Welsh origin.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 2010, when 14 babies were given the name.
- It has been rising over the past decade in England and Wales.
- Today about 1 in 43,912 babies in England and Wales is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 1996.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Ianto Over Time
Births per decade in England and Wales, 1990s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 15 |
| 2000s | 32 |
| 2010s | 93 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 60 |
How Popular Is Ianto?
In 2025, Ianto was given to 12 babies in England and Wales. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Where Ianto Is Used
Figures for England and Wales leave out any name given to fewer than three babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Ianto
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Ianto Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Ianto over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Ianto
- Welsh YAN-toh
Sibling Names for Ianto
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Ianto — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Ianto
How popular is the name Ianto?
In 2025, Ianto was given to 12 babies in England and Wales. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Is Ianto a girl's or a boy's name?
Ianto is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Ianto?
Ianto has 2 syllables.
When was Ianto most popular?
Ianto peaked in 2010, when 14 babies were given the name. It has been rising over the past decade.
Is Ianto a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Ianto currently ranks #2,090 in England and Wales. It has been rising over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.