Yuto
Yuto first appears in US records in 1989. It peaked in 2012, when 22 boys were given the name; in 2025 there were 6.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Yuto popular?
Declining Yuto is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 2012 peak.
| 2020s | 64 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 152 | |
| 2000s | 128 | |
| 1990s | 44 | |
| 1980s | 5 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Yuto mean?
Yuto commonly joins kanji for “distant, permanent” or “gentle” with “person” or “the Big Dipper.”
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Yuto mean?
Yuto means Distant; person. Yuto commonly joins kanji for “distant, permanent” or “gentle” with “person” or “the Big Dipper.”
What is the origin of the name Yuto?
Yuto is of Japanese origin.
How do you pronounce Yuto?
Yuto is pronounced “YOO-toh.”
Is Yuto a boy or a girl name?
Yuto is most commonly used as a boy name.
Is Yuto a popular name right now?
Yuto is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 2012 peak.
How popular is the name Yuto?
In 2025, Yuto ranked #11957 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Yuto most popular?
Yuto was most popular in 2012, when about 22 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Yuto?
Names similar to Yuto include Haruto, Sota, Yuma, Haruki, Riku.
What names go well with Yuto?
Japanese names that pair well with Yuto include Akira, Kenji, Emi, Ren, Nami.