BoyJapanese origin

Hayato: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

A swift name meaning falcon person, suggesting speed and grace.

Origin
Japanese
Syllables
3
Current rank
#12629
Peak
#5538 in 1990

Trend: Falling, easing off its high over the latest decade.

Popularity over time

Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)

1986: #555919861990: #553819902000: #852120002005: #1208320052010: #1294720102020: #126292020#1#12947

What Hayato Means

Hayato is a boy name of Japanese origin. A swift name meaning falcon person, suggesting speed and grace.

How Popular Hayato Is

Hayato currently ranks #12629 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #5538 in 1990. It has been easing off its high.

Good to Know About Hayato

  • Hayato is less common today than in past decades, making it a distinctive choice.
  • Hayato is a name from the Japanese naming tradition.
  • Part of the beloved nature-name trend.

Names Like Hayato

Other Japanese names that start with the same letter or share a style.

Sibling Names for Hayato

Japanese names that pair well as a brother or sister to Hayato.

Questions About Hayato

What does Hayato mean?

Hayato is a boy name of Japanese origin. A swift name meaning falcon person, suggesting speed and grace.

How popular is Hayato?

Hayato currently ranks #12629 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #5538 in 1990. It has been easing off its high.

Where does Hayato come from?

Hayato comes from Japanese roots. Hayato is less common today than in past decades, making it a distinctive choice.

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