Plato
- Pronunciation
- [Pla-to]
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Broad
- Origin
- Greek
Plato Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 216 baby boys have been named Plato. The name peaked in 1928 with 13 US births that year (rank #2361).
Top States for Plato
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Plato births are: North Carolina (23), New York (5).
Other Greek-Origin Names Like Plato
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5-Letter Names Starting with P
Names with Plato's exact length and starting letter: Paavo, Pabla, Pablo, Pacho, Paddy.
Quick Facts About Plato
Variant Forms
| Name | Meaning | Gender | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Platon | Broad Shouldered | Male | Spanish |
Famous People Named Plato
1 notable figure from history and culture who share the name Plato.
- Plato was a classical Greek philosopher who was one of the founders of Western philosophy.
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Compare Plato to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Plato against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).