Meaning and history
Minato is a Japanese given name used mainly for boys, though usage can vary. It may be written 港, meaning “harbour,” or with other kanji combinations chosen for sound and meaning, so romanization alone cannot determine the intended interpretation. The harbour image can suggest a place of arrival and connection, but that symbolism is not a fixed translation. Notable exact-name bearers are limited, and fictional examples should not substitute for verified real people. Original characters are essential.
20062006: no US SSA record for this spelling
2007: no US SSA record for this spelling
2008: no US SSA record for this spelling
2009: no US SSA record for this spelling
2010: no US SSA record for this spelling
20112011: no US SSA record for this spelling
2012: no US SSA record for this spelling
2013: 9 births, rank #8,118
2014: 7 births, rank #9,642
2015: 10 births, rank #7,491
20162016: 18 births, rank #5,124
2017: 8 births, rank #8,840
2018: 6 births, rank #10,760
2019: 9 births, rank #8,215
2020: 11 births, rank #7,034
20212021: 8 births, rank #8,825
2022: 11 births, rank #7,262
2023: 9 births, rank #8,255
2024: 10 births, rank #7,765
20252025: 12 births, rank #6,803
In 2025, 12 babies were recorded with the name Minato, ranking #6,803 among boys.