Masato

Masato is a boy's name of Japanese origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In England & Wales it was given to 3 boys in 2017.

Masato at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Japanese
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Masato

Masato belongs to the Japanese tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Masato first appears in Social Security records in 1912. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #1235 in 1913, and in 2024 0 babies received the name — 462 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Masato in US records

First recorded (US)
1912
Best US rank
#1235 in 1913
Peak year
1924
Total since 1880
462

Masato in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2017
Best rank
#4812 in 2017
Babies named Masato in 2017
3
Total since 1996
3

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Masato mean?

The meaning of Masato is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its Japanese origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Masato a boy or girl name?

Masato is a boy name. In England & Wales, 3 babies received the name in 2017.

What origin is the name Masato?

Masato comes from the Japanese tradition.

How popular is the name Masato?

Masato first appears in US records in 1912. Its best-ever ranking was #1235 in 1913, and 0 babies were given the name in 2024.

Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. England & Wales figures are from the Office for National Statistics. If you spot an error, write to [email protected] — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.