Makoto
- Pronunciation
- [Ma-ko-to]
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Good; Sincere
- Origin
- Japanese
Makoto Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 541 baby boys have been named Makoto. The name peaked in 1922 with 17 US births that year (rank #2002). In 2024, ranked #9511 nationally — 7,509 places below its 1922 peak.
Top States for Makoto
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Makoto births are: Hawaii (70), California (58).
Other Japanese-Origin Names Like Makoto
If you like Makoto's Japanese origin, consider these related names: Aiko, Akeno, Aki, Akiko, Akina. Browse all Japanese names →
6-Letter Names Starting with M
Names with Makoto's exact length and starting letter: Maahes, Mabina, Macala, Macawi, Maccus.
Quick Facts About Makoto
Looking for names like Makoto?
A dedicated page with 60+ related names — spelling variants, rhymes, alliterations, same-origin matches, and shared meaning concepts — lives at its own URL so each kind of similarity gets a deeper treatment than fits here.
Compare Makoto to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Makoto against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).