Total births
146
Boys' name · since 1914
Takao
Since 1914, U.S. Social Security records show 146 babies named Takao, peaking in 1922. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 146
- total births
- 1914–1935
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 53%
- born in that decade
Takao is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 146 have been recorded since 1914.
Social Security Administration records show Takao recorded 146 times among boys since 1914, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1920s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1914 to 1935.
- 146 total births
- 1914–1935 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 53% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
146 boys have been named Takao since 1914, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1935.
- 146
- total births
- 1914–1935
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 53%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
53% of everyone ever named Takao was born in this single decade.
1922
Single peak year
15 babies were named Takao in 1922 - its busiest year on record.
Takao's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Takao's full recorded timeline at 1922, 52% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 48% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1916, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1922 peak of 15 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Takao at a glance
Last recorded 1935Peak year
1922
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1914
Takao popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1914–1935
- Peak year (1922)
- 15
- Annual births at peak, across 22 years of records
Takao by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Takao's strongest decade.
77 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 53% of all-time use.
Takao births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s
1910s
51 births
- 1920s
1920s
77 births
- 1930s 18
1930s
18 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 77 births (53% of all-time use).
Takao by state
Where Takao concentrates geographically, total births since 1914
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Hawaii | | 41 | 28.1% |
| #2 | California | | 26 | 17.8% |
Hawaii share of Takao's total US births 28.1%
Even split
41 of 146 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Takao? ▼
Takao has been given to 146 babies in the U.S. since 1914, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1935. 15 babies were born in 1922, its single highest year.
When was Takao most popular? ▼
Takao was most popular in the 1920s decade with 77 total births. The single peak year was 1922.
Where is Takao most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Takao are Hawaii (41 births), California (26 births).
How long has the name Takao been used? ▼
Records for Takao go back to 1914, giving 22 years of history through 1935.
What names are similar to Takao? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Takoda, Takashi, Takeo, Takeshi, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Takao's data
- Takao's decade-level peak was the 1920s (77 total births); usage has since declined to 18 in the 1930s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Hawaii records the most Takaos (41 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Hawaii names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Takao
Nearby Names Like Takao
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Takao
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Takashi Boy
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Takeo Boy
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Takeshi Boy
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Takumi Boy
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Compare Takao side by side: Takao vs Takoda Takao vs Takashi Takao vs Takeo
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1914–1935 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Takao: Baby Name Since 1914 - 146 Births, Peak 1922." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/takao. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Takao draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.