Total births
763
Boys' name · since 1911
Takeo
Since 1911, U.S. Social Security records show 763 babies named Takeo, peaking in 1919. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #9948
- among boys today
- 763
- born since 1911
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 30%
- more common than other boys
Takeo currently ranks #9948 among boys' names in America, with 763 babies recorded since 1911.
Takeo has 763 recorded births among boys since 1911, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #9948 as of the latest data, more common than 30% 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 1911 to 2024.
- #9948 among boys today
- 763 born since 1911
- 1920s peak decade
- 30% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Takeo is currently the #9948 boys' name in America, more common than 30% of boys - 763 born since 1911, peaking in the 1920s.
- #9948
- among boys today
- 763
- born since 1911
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 30%
- more common than other boys
Takeo vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#9948
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 30% of names given to boys today.
1920s
Peak decade
31% of everyone ever named Takeo was born in this single decade.
1919
Single peak year
37 babies were named Takeo in 1919 - its busiest year on record.
How Takeo compares
763 Top 35% higher than 65% 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
Takeo's all-time total is 108% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Takeo | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 763 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 37 | 23 | 22,252 |
Takeo's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Takeo splits its recorded history at 1972: 39% of all births land in the more recent half, 61% in the earlier half, leaning more toward its earlier era than today's. The single quietest year was 1935 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1919 peak of 37 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Takeo at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1919
Current rank
#9,948
Active since
1911
Takeo popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1911–2024
- Peak year (1919)
- 37
- Annual births at peak, across 114 years of records
Takeo by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Takeo's strongest decade.
239 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 31% of all-time use.
Takeo births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s
1910s
175 births
- 1920s
1920s
239 births
- 1930s 53
1930s
53 births
- 1970s 5
1970s
5 births
- 1990s 6
1990s
6 births
- 2000s
2000s
104 births
- 2010s
2010s
129 births
- 2020s 52
2020s
52 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 239 births (31% of all-time use).
How Takeo 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 Takeo's total volume
Takeo vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Takeo by state
Where Takeo concentrates geographically, total births since 1911
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Hawaii | | 301 | 39.4% |
| #2 | California | | 117 | 15.3% |
Hawaii share of Takeo's total US births 39.4%
Even split
301 of 763 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Takeo? ▼
Since 1911, Social Security records show 763 babies named Takeo. Today it holds rank #9948 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 1919, with 37 births.
When was Takeo most popular? ▼
Takeo was most popular in the 1920s decade with 239 total births. The single peak year was 1919.
Where is Takeo most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Takeo are Hawaii (301 births), California (117 births).
How long has the name Takeo been used? ▼
Records for Takeo go back to 1911, giving 114 years of history through 2024.
What names are similar to Takeo? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Takoda, Takashi, Takeshi, Takumi, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Takeo's data
- Takeo's decade-level peak was the 1920s (239 total births); usage has since declined to 52 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Hawaii records the most Takeos (301 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 Takeo
Nearby Names Like Takeo
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Takeo
Takoda Boy
#2465 1,790 births
Takashi Boy
#11011 862 births
Takeshi Boy
#12434 708 births
Takumi Boy
#10016 504 births
Takai Boy
#4273 457 births
Compare Takeo side by side: Takeo vs Takoda Takeo vs Takashi Takeo vs Takeshi
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Takeo
Aniello #9947
587 births · Peak 1916
Vaughan #9949
1,615 births · Peak 2006
Sabino #9946
1,887 births · Peak 2001
Amy #9950
1,853 births · Peak 1976
Derrell #9945
5,864 births · Peak 1987
Cornelio #9951
1,600 births · Peak 1989
Aldrich #9944
614 births · Peak 2017
Elston #9952
1,120 births · Peak 1961
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, 1911–2024 (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. "Takeo: #9948 Boys' Name - 763 Births, Peak 1919." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/takeo. 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 Takeo 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.