Satori
Meaningenlightenment · Japanese
- US rank
- #7,194
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #6,469 in 2024
11 babies were named Satori in the US in 2025.
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US births per million boys, 2009–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Satori you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 156,250 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Satori, 11 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Satori would very likely be the only one.
- HistorySatori first shows up in US birth records in 1988, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 37 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2024, when it reached #6,469.
- New on the sceneSatori wasn't given to enough babies to be counted in 2000. It only took off after 2009.
- Boy or girlSatori is given to both boys and girls: 70% of the 37 babies named Satori in 2025 were girls. That makes it one of the names that truly works for either.
- MeaningIn Japanese, Satori means “enlightenment”.
About the name Satori
Satori is a boy name of French origin meaning “enlightenment”. It has 6 letters and 3 syllables, starting with S and ending in “-ori”. US birth records list Satori for boys from 2009 to 2025, in 8 of those 17 years. Its best year was 2024, when it ranked #6,469 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #7,194, with 11 babies.
Origin:French names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2.5 | 400,000 boys |
| 2010s | 0.5 | 1,851,852 boys |
| 2020s | 4.1 | 240,964 boys |
More French boy names
- Boy name: Sebastian · venerable
- Boy name: Leo · lion
- Boy name: Daniel · God is my judge
- Unisex name: Gabriel · God is my strength
- Unisex name: Wyatt · brave in war
- Boy name: Charles · free man
- Unisex name: Beau · handsome
- Boy name: Robert · bright fame
Questions about the name Satori
What does the name Satori mean?
Satori means “enlightenment” in Japanese.
What is the origin of the name Satori?
Satori has French roots in our records. Other French names include Sebastian, Leo, Daniel.
Is Satori a boy or girl name?
Satori is a boy name, though a few girls get it too.
How popular is the name Satori?
Satori ranked #7,194 for US boys in 2025, given to 11 babies. Its best year was 2024 (#6,469).