Makoto

Boy name

Makoto has been given to 553 babies in the U.S. since 1915. It peaked in 1922. In 2025, about 1 in 155,280 boys was named Makoto.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

553

Peak year

1922 (17 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1915

10-year trend

▼ -21%

Gender split

All boys

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Makoto.

554 babies since 1887

552 babies since 1884

550 babies since 1903

548 babies since 1913

560 babies since 1886

560 babies since 1911

562 babies since 1911

562 babies since 1912

How popular is the name Makoto?

Makoto has been given to 553 babies in the U.S. since 1915. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Makoto peak?

Makoto peaked in 1922, when 17 babies were given the name.

Is Makoto a girl or boy name?

Makoto is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Makoto are boys).

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