Cato is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #3187 in 2021 with 37 recorded births. This places Cato in the top 23% of ranked US boys' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Rare. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 45 births ranking #2804. In 2021, approximately 1 in every 47,250 boys born was named Cato. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.