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Kato
OriginAfrican, Uganda
Meaning"second of twins"
GenderBoy & girl
US rank · girlsUnranked
Below 5 births
US rank · boys#2664
2025 SSA
About Kato
Hungarian nickname for Katherine that provides a fresh option for parents who want to move beyond Kathy and Kate.
Kato for boys#2664 US
Kato gained a lot of attention during the O. J. Simpson trial via witness Kato Kaelin (born Brian). It is also the name of a fictional character in "The Green Hornet." Spelled Cato, it has a lot more credibility as an ancient name.
Pronounced KAH-to.
As of October 2026, Kato ranked #2664 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #2452 in 2022.
Popularity & trends
US popularity — history
US rank, lower is more popular · SSA data 2014–2025
Actual · SSA
20142025
18802025
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #3,270 | 34 | 17.7 |
| 2015 | #2,626 | 47 | 24.5 |
| 2016 | #3,646 | 30 | 15.8 |
| 2017 | #3,550 | 31 | 16.7 |
| 2018 | #2,626 | 48 | 26.4 |
| 2019 | #2,566 | 51 | 28.4 |
| 2020 | #2,486 | 52 | 30.1 |
| 2021 | #3,390 | 34 | 19.4 |
| 2022 | #2,452 | 57 | 32.6 |
| 2023 | #2,630 | 50 | 29.2 |
| 2024 | #2,806 | 46 | 26.7 |
| 2025 | #2,664 | 49 | 28.7 |
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