Takeshi: Name Popularity, History & Rankings (1880

Rank 2025

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among boys

Babies in 2025

named Takeshi

How common

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boys born in 2025

Peak year

1924

42 babies

All-time total

713

#6,397 all-time among boys

First recorded

1912

in Social Security records

Takeshi popularity over time

713 babies have been named Takeshi since 1912, according to official Social Security records. Switch measure to see births per year or the yearly rank.

Measure

Births per 1,000 babies of that sex, comparable across eras

BoysGirls

By decade. Change compares yearly averages, so the current partial decade is on equal footing. Best rank is the name's best yearly rank within the decade.

Decade	Girls	Boys	Total	Per year	Change	Best rank
1880s	–	–	–	–	–	–
1890s	–	–	–	–	–	–
1900s	–	–	–	–	–	–
1910s	–	117	117	12	–	#1,379
1920s	–	270	270	27	+131%	#1,116
1930s	–	75	75	8	-72%	#1,986
1940s	–	8	8	1	-89%	#2,853
1950s	–	–	–	–	–	–
1960s	–	7	7	1	–	#3,904
1970s	5	27	32	3	+357%	#4,126
1980s	–	42	42	4	+31%	#3,587
1990s	–	30	30	3	-29%	#6,620
2000s	–	66	66	7	+120%	#7,583
2010s	–	51	51	5	-23%	#7,970
2020s (to 2025)	–	15	15	3	-51%	#13,814

The story of Takeshi

Takeshi is not currently in use for newborns in the United States: fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.

Since 1912, 713 American babies have been named Takeshi. Its peak came in 1924, when 42 newborns received the name, the signature sound of the 1920s.

The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Takeshi stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

How old are people named Takeshi?

The median living Takeshi is about 25 years old; half are between 15 and 44. An estimated 300 people named Takeshi are alive in the United States today.

Estimated from births per year and Social Security period life tables; an approximation of the living age distribution, by age in years.

Takeshi year by year

Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.

Year	Girls	Girls rank	Boys	Boys rank
2025	–	–	–	–
2024	–	–	5	#14,006
2023	–	–	5	#13,950
2022	–	–	–	–
2021	–	–	–	–
2020	–	–	5	#13,814
2019	–	–	5	#13,901
2018	–	–	6	#11,964
2017	–	–	–	–
2016	–	–	7	#10,597
2015	–	–	10	#7,970
2014	–	–	9	#8,711
2013	–	–	5	#13,819
2012	–	–	–	–
2011	–	–	–	–
2010	–	–	9	#8,710
2009	–	–	8	#9,749
2008	–	–	6	#12,368
2007	–	–	7	#10,755
2006	–	–	10	#7,924
2005	–	–	10	#7,583
2004	–	–	5	#12,995
2003	–	–	8	#8,534
2002	–	–	7	#9,276
2001	–	–	–	–
2000	–	–	5	#11,921
1995	–	–	–	–
1990	–	–	–	–
1985	–	–	–	–
1980	–	–	9	#4,462
1975	–	–	–	–
1970	–	–	–	–
1965	–	–	–	–
1960	–	–	–	–
1955	–	–	–	–
1950	–	–	–	–
1945	–	–	–	–
1940	–	–	–	–
1935	–	–	–	–
1930	–	–	12	#2,436
1925	–	–	32	#1,298
1920	–	–	23	#1,635
1915	–	–	16	#1,869
1910	–	–	–	–
1905	–	–	–	–
1900	–	–	–	–
1895	–	–	–	–
1890	–	–	–	–
1885	–	–	–	–
1880	–	–	–	–

Famous people named Takeshi

The most globally famous bearers of the name, ranked by fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).

1 Takeshi Kitano Japanese comedian, actor, and filmmaker b. 1947 · Contemporary
2 Takeshi Kaneshiro Japanese-Taiwanese actor and singer b. 1973 · Contemporary
3 Takeshi Obata Japanese manga artist (born 1969) Contemporary
4 Takeshi Kanamori Japanese footballer (born 1994) Contemporary
5 Takeshi Okada Japanese footballer and manager b. 1956 · Contemporary
6 Takeshi Koshida Japanese footballer b. 1960 · Contemporary
7 Takeshi Matsuda Japanese swimmer (born 1984) Contemporary
8 Takeshi Urata Japanese astronomer 1947–2012 · Contemporary
9 Takeshi Oki Japanese footballer and manager b. 1961 · Contemporary
10 Takeshi Aoki Japanese football player (born 1982) Contemporary
11 Takeshi Kamo Japanese footballer 1915–2004 · Contemporary
12 Takeshi Watanabe Japanese footballer b. 1972 · Contemporary
13 Takeshi Ono Japanese footballer b. 1944 · Contemporary
14 Takeshi Inoue Japanese footballer 1928–1992 · Contemporary
15 Takeshi Ono Japanese footballer and manager b. 1962 · Contemporary
16 Takeshi Motoyoshi Japanese footballer b. 1967 · Contemporary
17 Takeshi Hamada Japanese footballer b. 1982 · Contemporary
18 Takeshi Mizuuchi Japanese footballer b. 1972 · Contemporary
19 Takeshi Yamaguchi Japanese footballer b. 1979 · Contemporary
20 Takeshi Kawaharazuka Japanese footballer b. 1975 · Contemporary

Portraits from Wikipedia (Wikimedia Commons).

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about Takeshi, drawn from the same Social Security data as the charts above.

How old is the average Takeshi?

The median living Takeshi is about 25 years old. Half of all living Takeshis are between 15 and 44 years old.

How many people named Takeshi are alive today?

An estimated 300 people named Takeshi are alive in the United States, based on 713 recorded births and Social Security life tables.

What does the name Takeshi mean?

A male given name from Japanese.

How popular is the name Takeshi in 2025?

Takeshi did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.

How many people are named Takeshi?

713 babies have been named Takeshi in the United States since 1912, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Takeshi most popular?

Takeshi peaked in 1924, when 42 newborns received the name.

Is Takeshi a boy or girl name?

Takeshi is overwhelmingly a boy's name: 99% of babies with the name.

Is the name Takeshi rising or falling?

Takeshi is declining, less popular now than a decade ago.

Who are famous people named Takeshi?

Well-known people named Takeshi include Takeshi Kitano (film director), Takeshi Kaneshiro (singer), Takeshi Obata (comic artist).

Names like Takeshi

Names that sound and feel close to Takeshi: shared sounds, similar era, similar popularity. Each links to its full history.

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