boy's name
Yamato
yah-MAH-toh (Japanese)
- Origin Japanese
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 3
- Letters 6
- Births on record 144
Yamato is a boy's name with 3 syllables. In 2022 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.
- Yamato is a name of Japanese origin.
- Peaked in 2007, when 11 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 2000.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Yamato Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 2000s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 62 |
| 2010s | 57 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 10 |
How Popular Is Yamato?
In 2022, Yamato 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.
Where Yamato 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 Yamato
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Yamato Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Yamato over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Yamato
- Japanese yah-MAH-toh
Sibling Names for Yamato
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Yamato — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Yamato
How popular is the name Yamato?
In 2022, Yamato 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 Yamato a girl's or a boy's name?
Yamato is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Yamato?
Yamato has 3 syllables.
When was Yamato most popular?
Yamato peaked in 2007, when 11 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.