Eito
A Japanese name derived from Eita, meaning "blessed" or "prosperous".
Name Census estimates that about 84 living Americans carry the first name Eito. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Eito today is around 9 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Eito births was 2015 (10 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Eito. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Eito with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Eito. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
84
~ 1 in 4,080,409 Americans
Peak year
2015
10 babies that year
Average age
9
years old
2023 SSA rank
#10,021
Tracked since 2010
Popularity
Eito: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Eito from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 59 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Eito remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Eito by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Eito during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Eitos live
Origin
Meaning and history of Eito
The name Eito has its origins in Japanese culture, with roots dating back to the Heian period (794-1185 AD). It is derived from the Japanese words "ei," meaning "prosperous," and "to," meaning "soaring" or "flying high." The name was initially associated with the aristocratic class and was often bestowed upon sons of noble families, symbolizing their aspirations for a prosperous and successful life.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Eito can be found in the "Genji Monogatari" (The Tale of Genji), a renowned Japanese literary work from the early 11th century. The name is mentioned as belonging to a minor character, a son of a courtier, indicating its usage during that period.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Eito. One such figure was Eito (1431-1487), a Japanese Buddhist monk and calligrapher during the Muromachi period. He was renowned for his mastery of the intricate art of shodo (calligraphy) and his contributions to the development of the Japanese writing system.
Another prominent figure was Eito Saigo (1530-1590), a Japanese samurai and military strategist who played a crucial role in the unification of Japan during the Sengoku period. He served under the powerful daimyo (feudal lord) Oda Nobunaga and was known for his tactical brilliance on the battlefield.
In the realm of literature, Eito Mori (1848-1899) was a notable Japanese novelist and poet during the Meiji era. His works, including novels like "Shunkin Densho" and collections of poetry, were highly influential in shaping the literary landscape of his time.
Eito Kawashima (1869-1944) was a Japanese educator and philosopher who played a significant role in the modernization of Japan's educational system. He advocated for a more progressive approach to education, emphasizing critical thinking and personal growth alongside academic knowledge.
Lastly, Eito Ogura (1917-2002) was a renowned Japanese artist and printmaker known for his innovative techniques and contributions to the ukiyo-e (woodblock print) tradition. His works, often depicting landscapes and traditional Japanese motifs, are celebrated for their intricate details and vibrant colors.
People
Eito + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Eito as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with E
Other first names starting with E with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Eito: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Eito?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 84 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Eito going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 4,080,409 US residents.
Is Eito a common name?
We classify Eito as "Very Rare". It ranks above 62% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 85 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Eito most popular?
The single biggest year for Eito was 2015, when 10 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Eito is about 9 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Eito in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Eito a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Eito in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Eito still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Eito in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Eito can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are named Eito?
Find out how many people share the name Eito on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.