How Many People Are Named Cato?
Complete statistics for the name Cato: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Cato, a very rare male name, is held by just 492 people in the US, making up 1 in 671,199 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name with 67% of its bearers under 30, peaking in popularity in 2024.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 3 symbolizes creativity, self-expression, and joy.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 35All 630 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2024Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Cato Through the Generations
Cato stands out as a name that's gaining traction among younger generations. With 40 births in 2024, it marked its peak year, showing a rising trend. The average age of those named Cato is 35, with a significant portion, 420 individuals, being under 30. This indicates that Cato is becoming increasingly popular among new parents, reflecting a shift towards more contemporary naming choices.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
⭐ Famous People Named Cato
Cato is the given name of:Cato Alexander (1780–1858), American emancipated slave and bar owner, considered by some to be "America's first celebrity bartender" Cato Erstad, Norwegian footballer Cato Maximilian Guldberg (1836–1902), Norwegian mathematician and chemist Cato Guhnfeldt, Norwegian journalist and non-fiction writer Cato Hansen, Norwegian footballer Cato André Hansen, Norwegian football coach and former player Cato (spy), Cato Howe, a slave who was an American Patriot spy and courier during the American Revolutionary War Cato June, American former National Football League player Cato …
Full list on Wikipedia →🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Cato's Latin roots
📄 About the Name Cato
How Many People Have the Name Cato?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 7,852 people in the United States currently share the name Cato. That works out to roughly 1 in every 42,212 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.
Is Cato a Common or Rare Name?
Cato is classified as Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Cato Mean?
Cato means "Roman statesman" and comes from Latin origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Cato in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Cato Most Popular?
The name Cato reached peak popularity in 2024, with 40 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Cato?
Approximately 7,852 people named Cato live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 7,852. That works out to roughly 1 in 42,212 Americans.
Is Cato a rare name?
Cato is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 42,212 Americans has this name.
What does the name Cato mean?
Cato means "Roman statesman" and comes from Latin origins.
Is Cato more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Cato are male and 0% are female.
When was Cato most popular?
Cato peaked in 2024 with 40 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.