How Many People Are Named Koto?

Complete statistics for the name Koto: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Koto
Very Rare
Japanese

Koto means 'stringed instrument' in Japanese, making it a musical choice. Only 10 people named Koto live in the US today, which is just 1 in 33,215,235 Americans. All of them are under 30, giving Koto a truly modern vibe.

~129
Living in US
1 in 2,569,374
Americans
2017
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Stringed instrument
🌐
Origin
Japanese
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 7
Personality Traits
Harmonious Melodic Creative
7
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 7 are known for their introspective nature and love for solitude.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

66,074
Worldwide Bearers
#14,594
Global Rank
🇯🇵 Japan
51,840
🇧🇯 Benin
4,136
🇲🇬 Madagascar
3,628
🇬🇳 Guinea
2,999
🇨🇮 Ivory Coast
712
🇪🇬 Egypt
564
🇮🇳 India
298
🇿🇦 South Africa
296
🇨🇩 DR Congo
199
🇳🇬 Nigeria
198

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
10 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 9
10
Would be under 30 (100%)
0
Would be 30–60 (0%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 10 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: 2017

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
8
Classic Feel
6
Modern Appeal
100
International
99

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Koto Through the Generations

Koto emerged as a name in the United States in 2017 when it peaked with 5 births. Since then, its popularity has remained stable, with only 10 total births recorded up until now. The average age of people named Koto is 9, indicating that most were born around 2013. This name is predominantly used by younger individuals, with all 10 living bearers being under 30 years old.

✨ Similar Names to Koto

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Koto's Japanese roots

📄 About the Name Koto

How Many People Have the Name Koto?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 129 people in the United States currently share the name Koto. That works out to roughly 1 in every 2,569,374 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Koto a Common or Rare Name?

Koto is classified as Very 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 Koto Mean?

Koto means "stringed instrument" and comes from Japanese origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Koto in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Koto Most Popular?

The name Koto reached peak popularity in 2017, with 5 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

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 Koto?

Approximately 129 people named Koto live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 129. That works out to roughly 1 in 2,569,374 Americans.

Is Koto a rare name?

Koto is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 2,569,374 Americans has this name.

What does the name Koto mean?

Koto means "stringed instrument" and comes from Japanese origins.

Is Koto more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Koto are male and 100% are female.

When was Koto most popular?

Koto peaked in 2017 with 5 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

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.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US129
All-Time Births129
1 in X1 in 2,569,374
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age9
Peak Year2017
World Rank#14,594
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.