Wise, intelligent, or clear-thinking
A traditional Japanese name derived from the kanji 'sato', which can mean 'wise' or 'intelligent'. Depending on the kanji used, it can also signify 'clear' or 'enlightened'. It has been a common name for boys in Japan for several decades.
Fewer than 5 boys were named Satoshi in 2025.
Pseudonymous creator of Bitcoin
Video game designer and creator of Pokémon
Acclaimed anime director of Paprika and Perfect Blue
Nobel Prize-winning microbiologist
Protagonist known as Ash Ketchum in the Japanese version · Pokémon
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
