Takumi
Every Takumi since 1920 — 504 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Takumi
Takumi is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #8,833 in 2025 with 9 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1920, 504 American babies have been named Takumi. Its peak came in 2007, when 25 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Takumi stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Takumi year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 9 | #8,833 |
| 2024 | 7 | #10,797 |
| 2023 | 6 | #12,074 |
| 2022 | 10 | #8,223 |
| 2021 | 7 | #10,667 |
| 2020 | 9 | #8,650 |
| 2019 | 11 | #7,572 |
| 2018 | 14 | #6,299 |
| 2017 | 14 | #6,297 |
| 2016 | 17 | #5,529 |
| 2015 | 9 | #8,656 |
| 2014 | 14 | #6,271 |
| 2013 | 12 | #6,970 |
| 2012 | 10 | #8,065 |
| 2011 | 11 | #7,448 |
| 2010 | 16 | #5,702 |
| 2009 | 25 | #4,149 |
| 2008 | 24 | #4,245 |
| 2007 | 25 | #4,108 |
| 2006 | 18 | #5,046 |
| 2005 | 13 | #6,168 |
| 2004 | 18 | #4,772 |
| 2003 | 23 | #3,828 |
| 2002 | 14 | #5,365 |
| 2001 | 13 | #5,633 |
| 2000 | 10 | #6,774 |
| 1995 | 7 | #7,703 |
| 1990 | 5 | #9,345 |
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| 1920 | 6 | #4,231 |
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| 1885 | — | — |
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Famous people named Takumi
- Takumi Horiike Soccer player · b. 1965
- Takumi Shima Soccer player · b. 1967
- Takumi Hayama Soccer player · b. 1978
- Takumi Morikawa Soccer player · b. 1977
- Takumi Watanabe Soccer player · b. 1982
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Takumi in 2025?
Takumi ranked #8,833 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 9 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Takumi?
504 babies have been named Takumi in the United States since 1920, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Takumi most popular?
Takumi peaked in 2007, when 25 newborns received the name.
Is Takumi a boy or girl name?
Takumi is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Takumi rising or falling?
Takumi is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Takumi?
Well-known people named Takumi include Takumi Horiike (soccer player), Takumi Shima (soccer player), Takumi Hayama (soccer player).