Goten
A boy's name of Japanese origin with 46 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
a male given name from Japanese
Goten is a boy's baby name of Japanese origin, meaning 'son of the earth' or 'sky/heaven.' Goten is widely recognized as the name of Goten Son, the half-Saiyan son of Goku in the anime and manga series Dragon Ball Z. In the series, Goten is cheerful, powerful, and the spitting image of his father.
For families who love Dragon Ball, Goten carries the legacy of one of the franchise's most beloved characters — full of warmth, energy, and the promise of extraordinary power delivered with a bright smile.
EtymologyShow more
Goten is cataloged under the Japanese naming tradition. Japanese names are typically composed of kanji characters, each contributing meaning — the same pronunciation can carry entirely different meanings depending on the characters chosen.
In the U.S., Goten has been recorded as a boy's name since 2016, with 46 total births. Browse the Japanese names hub on this site to explore the broader family.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Goten has 6+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2016.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 35 | ▲ |
| 2010s | 11 | — |
The Story of Goten
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2024, Goten is a fresh, modern favorite. Boys named Goten are most likely born between 2016 and 2024.
How rare is Goten?
Only about 1 in every 300,000 babies born in 2024 was named Goten — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2016, peaked in the 2020s with 35 births that decade.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(6 years, 2016–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 12 | #6957 |
| 2023 | 8 | #9194 |
| 2022 | 9 | #8537 |
| 2021 | 6 | #11224 |
| 2018 | 6 | #11250 |
| 2016 | 5 | #12872 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2016–2024