Masculine dossier · first seen 1915
Makoto
Stable
Cross-generational persistence
Peak era
1922
Peak births
17
Current vitality
Rare
Peak generation
Greatest Generation
Quick answers about Makoto
How many people are named Makoto?
An estimated 400 living Americans are named Makoto.
How rare is Makoto?
Makoto is very rare among babies today, with 11 boys receiving the name in 2025, down 35.3% from its 1922 peak.
How old is the typical Makoto?
The median age of a living American named Makoto is approximately 20 years, with most bearers falling between 11 and 35 years old.
Is Makoto still popular?
Yes. Makoto is holding steady, with 11 births in 2025 and a consistent recent baseline.
Where is Makoto most common?
Makoto has its strongest geographic signal in Hawaii, where it appears 193.5× more often than the national baseline.
1915Peak 19222025
Peak year
1922
Decline from peak
35.3%
2025
11
All-time
553