boy's name
Plato
PLAY-toh (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Births on record 216
Plato is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 1977 it was given to 5 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.
- Peaked in 1928, when 13 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1914.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Plato Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 1970s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 40 |
| 1920s | 91 |
| 1930s | 45 |
| 1940s | 14 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 21 |
| 1970s | 5 |
How Popular Is Plato?
In 1977, Plato was given to 5 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.
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 Plato
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Plato Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Plato over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Plato
- English PLAY-toh /ˈpleɪtoʊ/
Sibling Names for Plato
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Plato — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Plato
How popular is the name Plato?
In 1977, Plato was given to 5 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 Plato a girl's or a boy's name?
Plato is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Plato?
Plato has 2 syllables.
When was Plato most popular?
Plato peaked in 1928, when 13 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.