Kotaro

Q: What is the origin of Kotaro?

Kotaro is of Japanese origin. The name carries significant cultural meaning and has been used across generations within its origin tradition.

Q: How popular is the name Kotaro?

According to the latest SSA data, Kotaro is currently ranked #999999 in the United States. The popularity of this name has evolved over the past century based on cultural preferences and naming trends.

Q: Is Kotaro a boy name?

Kotaro is traditionally a boy name. Modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal choice and cultural context.

male

Updated 6 months ago

Meaning

"Victory"

Kotaro is a Japanese masculine name often associated with first-son naming conventions, with exact meaning determined by kanji.

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This name has been verified against authoritative sources including SSA data, etymology databases, and cultural naming traditions.

Popularity History of Kotaro

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

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SSA did not record this spelling in the national rankings for the available chart years. Names used fewer than 5 times in a year are omitted from the dataset.

Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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Unranked

Kotaro did not appear in the national SSA rankings for 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year

no national rank in 2024

Data Source

Popularity rankings are based on official data from the Social Security Administration (SSA), which tracks baby name applications in the United States.

Last updated: 2024 • Data source updated annually

Kotaro Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Kotaro.

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kota

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koty

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taro

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kie

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tary

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aroy

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kot

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Baby Name Lists That Include Kotaro

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What does the name Kotaro mean?

Kotaro means "Victory". Kotaro is a Japanese masculine name often associated with first-son naming conventions, with exact meaning determined by

What is the origin of Kotaro?

Kotaro is of Japanese origin. The name has been used historically across cultures and carries significant cultural meaning within its origin tradition.

How popular is the name Kotaro?

According to the latest SSA data, Kotaro is currently not ranked in the United States. The name has shown interesting trends over the past century, with popularity varying based on cultural preferences and naming trends.

Is Kotaro a boy name?

Kotaro is traditionally a boy name. However, modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal preference.

What are good nicknames for Kotaro?

Popular nicknames for Kotaro include kota, koty, taro, ky, and more. These offer shorter, more casual alternatives for everyday use.

What names are similar to Kotaro?

There are many names similar to Kotaro in meaning, origin, or sound. Explore the Similar Names section to discover alternatives that may resonate with you.

Quick Facts

OriginJapanese

Syllables3

Length6 letters

Trend→ Stable

Starts withK

Sibling Ideas

Brothers

Akira Aizen Akai Akari Akio

Sisters

Aiko Akari Akemi Akiko Akyra

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