Name meaning & stats
Masato
Masato. 158 US babies since 1940, peak 2002. Notable Masatos are 3.9× over-represented as baseball players.
What it means
No agreed meaning on record
In US birth records
Peak year: 2002
158 US babies were named Masato between 1940 and 2025.
Where Masatos end up
| Career | vs expected | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Footballer | 1.3× | High · 33 people |
| Actor | 2.0× | High · 27 people |
| Baseball player | 3.9× | High · 25 people |
| Composer | 1.6× | Medium · 11 people |
Among notable men who are baseball players, Masatos show up 3.9× as often as you'd expect from how common the name is.
Notable people of every nationality born 1940–2005 (Wikidata). Patterns, not destiny.
One more thing…
Masatos are 1.8× more likely than expected to be businesspeople.
The surprise career: Medium confidence · 10 notable people.
Name twins (peaked around 2002)