Naoto is of Japanese origin, composed of two kanji characters: "na" (七) meaning seven and "o" (男) signifying man. It translates to "seven-man" or "man number seven," often used as a boy's name. Naoto was relatively uncommon during the Heian period but became more popular in the Meiji era, particularly among intellectuals who favored traditional names with meaningful characters. Today, it is still predominantly used in Japan and has gained international recognition due to its unique sound and cultural significance.
The name Naoto experienced a steady birth trend over the years with peaks in 1994 and 2012 at seven births each year. The total number of children named Naoto born between 1994 and 2012 is forty-nine.