Makoto
Makoto first appears in US records in 1915. It peaked in 1922, when 17 boys were given the name; in 2025 there were 11.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Makoto popular?
Steady Makoto has held fairly steady over the past decade, after peaking in 1922.
| 2020s | 55 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 107 | |
| 2000s | 81 | |
| 1990s | 72 | |
| 1980s | 59 | |
| 1970s | 31 | |
| 1960s | 5 | |
| 1930s | 11 | |
| 1920s | 101 | |
| 1910s | 31 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Makoto mean?
Makoto is written with a kanji meaning “sincerity” or “truth.”
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Makoto mean?
Makoto means Sincerity, truth. Makoto is written with a kanji meaning “sincerity” or “truth.”
What is the origin of the name Makoto?
Makoto is of Japanese origin.
How do you pronounce Makoto?
Makoto is pronounced “mah-KOH-toh.”
Is Makoto a boy or a girl name?
Makoto is most commonly used as a unisex name.
Is Makoto a popular name right now?
Makoto has held fairly steady over the past decade, after peaking in 1922.
How popular is the name Makoto?
In 2025, Makoto ranked #7490 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Makoto most popular?
Makoto was most popular in 1922, when about 17 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Makoto?
Names similar to Makoto include Akira, Aoi, Hikaru, Hinata, Kanata.
What names go well with Makoto?
Japanese names that pair well with Makoto include Akira, Kenji, Emi, Ren, Nami.