Masato Boy
Origin(s)
Pronunciationmah-sah-toh / mɑːsɑːtoʊJapanese
Meaning
Japanese: 'righteous person' or 'helpful person'
Historical & Cultural Background
Masato is a common masculine name in Japan. It is often composed of kanji characters that convey positive attributes. The name has been used in various historical contexts and remains popular in contemporary Japanese culture. It reflects traditional values of righteousness and helpfulness.
Trend Summary
Masato has seen fluctuating popularity in Japan, remaining a stable choice for boys.
Similar Names
Variants
- Masatō
- Masatoo
International Variants
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Famous people named Masato
Masato Yoshii was a professional baseball player known for his career in Major League Baseball.
Masato Nakamura is a composer recognized for his work on video game soundtracks.
Masato Kudo is a Japanese professional footballer who has played for various clubs.
Masato Tanaka is a well-known Japanese professional wrestler.
Fictional characters named Masato
Masato is a character in the anime series 'KonoSuba: God's Blessing on This Wonderful World!' known for his comedic role.
Masato is a character in the video game 'Persona 4' who plays a significant part in the storyline.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Masato was first seen in the United States in 1912. Masato has ranked as high as #891 nationally, which occurred in 1924, and has been most popular in Hawaii, and California. In the past 5 years the name Masato has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Masato (2015)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1912 | 11 |
| 1913 | 18 |
| 1914 | 15 |
| 1915 | 8 |
| 1916 | 23 |
| 1917 | 23 |
| 1918 | 18 |
| 1919 | 24 |
| 1920 | 18 |
| 1921 | 14 |
| 1922 | 14 |
| 1923 | 17 |
| 1924 | 25 |
| 1925 | 17 |
| 1926 | 13 |
| 1927 | 10 |
| 1928 | 5 |
| 1930 | 11 |
| 1932 | 6 |
| 1934 | 9 |
| 1936 | 5 |
| 1984 | 5 |
| 1990 | 7 |
| 1991 | 7 |
| 1993 | 8 |
| 1994 | 5 |
| 1996 | 5 |
| 1997 | 7 |
| 2002 | 10 |
| 2003 | 10 |
| 2005 | 6 |
| 2006 | 6 |
| 2007 | 7 |
| 2008 | 9 |
| 2009 | 5 |
| 2011 | 7 |
| 2012 | 7 |
| 2013 | 8 |
| 2014 | 9 |
| 2015 | 10 |
| 2016 | 5 |
| 2018 | 10 |
| 2020 | 5 |