Masculine dossier · first seen 1880
Cato
Rising
Gaining cultural share
Peak era
2025
Peak births
45
Current vitality
Rare
Peak generation
Gen Alpha
Quick answers about Cato
How many people are named Cato?
An estimated 530 living Americans are named Cato.
How rare is Cato?
Cato is very rare among babies today, with 45 boys receiving the name in 2025, matching its recorded peak.
How old is the typical Cato?
The median age of a living American named Cato is approximately 8 years, with most bearers falling between 4 and 16 years old.
Is Cato still popular?
Yes — Cato is currently rising in popularity, with 45 births in 2025. Births this decade are running about 2.6× higher than the previous decade.
1880Peak 20252025
Peak year
2025
Decline from peak
0%
2025
45
All-time
675