Total births
862
Boys' name · since 1913
Takashi
Takashi has 862 recorded births since 1913 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1925 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #11011
- among boys today
- 862
- born since 1913
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 23%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Takashi is the #11011 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 862 recorded since 1913.
Takashi has 862 recorded births among boys since 1913, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #11011 as of the latest data, more common than 23% of boys, busiest in the 1920s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1913 to 2024.
- #11011 among boys today
- 862 born since 1913
- 1920s peak decade
- 23% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Takashi is currently the #11011 boys' name in America, more common than 23% of boys - 862 born since 1913, peaking in the 1920s.
- #11011
- among boys today
- 862
- born since 1913
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 23%
- more common than other boys
Takashi vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#11011
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 23% of names given to boys today.
1920s
Peak decade
35% of everyone ever named Takashi was born in this single decade.
1925
Single peak year
42 babies were named Takashi in 1925 - its busiest year on record.
How Takashi compares
862 Top 33% higher than 67% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Takashi's all-time total is 135% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Takashi | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 862 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 42 | 23 | 22,252 |
Takashi's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Takashi's full recorded timeline at 1980, 34% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 66% in the earlier half -- the name was more prevalent in its earlier era than it is today. Its quietest year on record was 1972, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1925 peak of 42 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Takashi at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1925
Current rank
#11,011
Active since
1913
Takashi popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1913–2024
- Peak year (1925)
- 42
- Annual births at peak, across 112 years of records
Takashi by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Takashi's strongest decade.
300 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 35% of all-time use.
Takashi births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 107
1910s
107 births
- 1920s
1920s
300 births
- 1930s 89
1930s
89 births
- 1940s 13
1940s
13 births
- 1960s 7
1960s
7 births
- 1970s 49
1970s
49 births
- 1980s 97
1980s
97 births
- 1990s 91
1990s
91 births
- 2000s 42
2000s
42 births
- 2010s 40
2010s
40 births
- 2020s 27
2020s
27 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 300 births (35% of all-time use).
How Takashi compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Takashi's total volume
Takashi vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Takashi by state
Where Takashi concentrates geographically, total births since 1913
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 220 | 25.5% |
| #2 | Hawaii | | 210 | 24.4% |
| #3 | Washington | | 5 | 0.6% |
California share of Takashi's total US births 25.5%
Even split
220 of 862 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Takashi? ▼
862 babies have been named Takashi since 1913. It currently ranks #11011 among boys. The peak year was 1925 with 42 births.
When was Takashi most popular? ▼
Takashi was most popular in the 1920s decade with 300 total births. The single peak year was 1925.
Where is Takashi most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Takashi are California (220 births), Hawaii (210 births), Washington (5 births).
How long has the name Takashi been used? ▼
Takashi has been recorded in Social Security data since 1913, spanning 112 years of data through 2024.
What names are similar to Takashi? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Takoda, Takeo, Takeshi, Takumi, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Takashi's data
- Takashi's decade-level peak was the 1920s (300 total births); usage has since declined to 27 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Takashis (220 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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 Takashi
Nearby Names Like Takashi
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Takashi
Takoda Boy
#2465 1,790 births
Takeo Boy
#9948 763 births
Takeshi Boy
#12434 708 births
Takumi Boy
#10016 504 births
Takai Boy
#4273 457 births
Compare Takashi side by side: Takashi vs Takoda Takashi vs Takeo Takashi vs Takeshi
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Takashi
Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1913–2024 (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. "Takashi: #11011 Boys' Name - 862 Births, Peak 1925." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/takashi. 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 Takashi 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 June 2026.