Makoto
Pronunciation: [ m-uhk-OHT-oh ]
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Makoto first appeared in US Social Security records in 1960.
Over 398 babies have been named Makoto in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Makoto is past its peak , currently ranked #10,890 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #10,890
- Total SSA Count
- 8
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About the Name Makoto
Makoto is a boy name .
Makoto is currently ranked #10,890 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Makoto include Mak, Mako, Makoy, Makoie, May, Maie, and Makkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Makoto include Makoa, Mako . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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