Kaito
Every Kaito since 1994 — 1,235 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kaito
Kaito is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,085 in 2025 with 71 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1994, 1,235 American babies have been named Kaito. Its peak came in 2022, when 84 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Kaito stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kaito year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 71 | #2,085 |
| 2024 | 75 | #2,038 |
| 2023 | 65 | #2,205 |
| 2022 | 84 | #1,879 |
| 2021 | 69 | #2,100 |
| 2020 | 62 | #2,223 |
| 2019 | 59 | #2,325 |
| 2018 | 44 | #2,770 |
| 2017 | 50 | #2,549 |
| 2016 | 40 | #2,958 |
| 2015 | 47 | #2,625 |
| 2014 | 46 | #2,645 |
| 2013 | 46 | #2,609 |
| 2012 | 43 | #2,798 |
| 2011 | 42 | #2,830 |
| 2010 | 46 | #2,662 |
| 2009 | 43 | #2,823 |
| 2008 | 30 | #3,603 |
| 2007 | 27 | #3,840 |
| 2006 | 37 | #3,004 |
| 2005 | 36 | #2,930 |
| 2004 | 22 | #4,075 |
| 2003 | 25 | #3,584 |
| 2002 | 17 | #4,608 |
| 2001 | 32 | #2,898 |
| 2000 | 24 | #3,478 |
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Famous people named Kaito
- Kaito Yamamoto Soccer player · b. 1985
- Kaito Kubo Soccer player · b. 1993
- Kaito Abe Soccer player · b. 1999
- Kaito Anzai Soccer player · b. 1998
- Kaito Chida Soccer player · b. 1994
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kaito in 2025?
Kaito ranked #2,085 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 71 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kaito?
1,235 babies have been named Kaito in the United States since 1994, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kaito most popular?
Kaito peaked in 2022, when 84 newborns received the name.
Is Kaito a boy or girl name?
Kaito is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kaito rising or falling?
Kaito is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Kaito?
Well-known people named Kaito include Kaito Yamamoto (soccer player), Kaito Kubo (soccer player), Kaito Abe (soccer player).