Yamato Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Japanese
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Japanese name meaning 'great harmony'
Meaning of the Name Yamato
Yamato is a Japanese name that means 'great harmony'. It is derived from the ancient Yamato Province in Japan, which was considered the political and cultural center of the country. The name is often associated with strength, power, and unity.
Popularity of the Name Yamato
The popularity for the name Yamato peaked in popularity in the year 2007 with 11 births, which ranked number 17,218 out of 32,430 unique names for that year. Yamato had the most male births in 2007 with 11, which ranked number 7,091 out of 14,393 male names. The number of births for the name Yamato has declined sharply over the last ten years from 6 births to 5 births, a decline of -16.67%. Among males, Yamato has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 6 births to 5 births, a decline of -16.67%.
Nationwide Popularity of Yamato
- 20 Year Trend of Yamato: -16.67%
- 10 Year Trend of Yamato: -16.67%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Yamato: -16.67%
Popularity of Yamato by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Yamato. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Yamato in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Yamato is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Yamato
- Total Births of Yamato: 5 (-1.81%)
- Male Births of Yamato: 5 (-1.81%)
Given the downward trend of Yamato over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -1.81% decrease in total births, for a total of 5 births in 2024. Male births for Yamato have been decreasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 5 male births in 2024, a decrease of -1.81%.