boy's name
Naoto
nah-OH-toh (Japanese)
- Origin Japanese
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 3
- Letters 5
- Births on record 59
Naoto is a boy's name with 3 syllables. In 2012 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.
- Naoto is a name of Japanese origin.
- Peaked in 1994, when 7 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1994.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Naoto Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1990s to 2010s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 20 |
| 2000s | 22 |
| 2010s | 7 |
How Popular Is Naoto?
In 2012, Naoto 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 Naoto 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 Naoto
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Naoto Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Naoto over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Naoto
- Japanese nah-OH-toh
Sibling Names for Naoto
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Naoto — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Naoto
How popular is the name Naoto?
In 2012, Naoto 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 Naoto a girl's or a boy's name?
Naoto is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Naoto?
Naoto has 3 syllables.
When was Naoto most popular?
Naoto peaked in 1994, when 7 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.