Find out how popular the first name Naruto has been for the last 12 years (from 2012 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Naruto by gender

Based on the last 12 years of data, Naruto is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 7 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Naruto.

The history of the first name Naruto

The name Naruto is a fictional name created by Masashi Kishimoto, the author of the popular Japanese manga and anime series "Naruto." It does not have a specific origin or meaning derived from any particular language or culture.

The name Naruto was invented by Kishimoto specifically for the main character of his manga series. It is not a traditional Japanese name, nor does it have any known historical references or appearances in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records.

Since Naruto is a fictional character, there are no recorded examples of people bearing this name throughout history prior to the creation of the manga series in the late 1990s. The name gained popularity and recognition globally due to the success of the "Naruto" franchise, which includes the manga, anime, movies, and other related media.

While there may be individuals who have adopted the name Naruto as a result of the manga's popularity, particularly in Japan and among fans of the series, it is not a name with a long historical or cultural significance. The name's meaning and popularity are solely derived from its association with the fictional character Naruto Uzumaki, the protagonist of the "Naruto" series.

It is worth noting that while the name Naruto itself does not have a specific origin or meaning, the character's surname, Uzumaki, is a Japanese word meaning "whirlpool" or "spiral," which is symbolic of the character's spiraling chakra and the swirling motif associated with him.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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