Total births
708
Boys' name · since 1912
Takeshi
Takeshi has 708 recorded births since 1912 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1924 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #12434
- among boys today
- 708
- born since 1912
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 13%
- more common than other boys
Takeshi currently ranks #12434 among boys' names in America, with 708 babies recorded since 1912.
Social Security Administration records show Takeshi recorded 708 times among boys since 1912, holding rank #12434 nationally today, ahead of 13% of boys, 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 1912 to 2024.
- #12434 among boys today
- 708 born since 1912
- 1920s peak decade
- 13% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Takeshi is currently the #12434 boys' name in America, more common than 13% of boys - 708 born since 1912, peaking in the 1920s.
- #12434
- among boys today
- 708
- born since 1912
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 13%
- more common than other boys
Takeshi vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#12434
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 13% of names given to boys today.
1920s
Peak decade
38% of everyone ever named Takeshi was born in this single decade.
1924
Single peak year
42 babies were named Takeshi in 1924 - its busiest year on record.
How Takeshi compares
708 Top 37% higher than 63% 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
Takeshi's all-time total is 93% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Takeshi | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 708 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 42 | 23 | 22,252 |
Takeshi's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Takeshi's SSA record in two at 1978 and the more recent half accounts for 30% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 70%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1971, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1924 peak of 42, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Takeshi at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1924
Current rank
#12,434
Active since
1912
Takeshi popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1912–2024
- Peak year (1924)
- 42
- Annual births at peak, across 113 years of records
Takeshi popularity over time - girls
5 total births recorded since 1976 (Takeshi as girls' name)
Takeshi by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Takeshi's strongest decade.
270 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 38% of all-time use.
Takeshi births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s
1910s
117 births
- 1920s
1920s
270 births
- 1930s 75
1930s
75 births
- 1940s 8
1940s
8 births
- 1960s 7
1960s
7 births
- 1970s 27
1970s
27 births
- 1980s 42
1980s
42 births
- 1990s 30
1990s
30 births
- 2000s 66
2000s
66 births
- 2010s 51
2010s
51 births
- 2020s 15
2020s
15 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 270 births (38% of all-time use).
How Takeshi 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 Takeshi's total volume
Takeshi vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Takeshi by state
Where Takeshi concentrates geographically, total births since 1912
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Hawaii | | 238 | 33.6% |
| #2 | California | | 139 | 19.6% |
| #3 | Washington | | 5 | 0.7% |
Hawaii share of Takeshi's total US births 33.6%
Even split
238 of 708 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Takeshi? ▼
708 babies have been named Takeshi since 1912. It currently ranks #12434 among boys. The peak year was 1924 with 42 births.
When was Takeshi most popular? ▼
Takeshi was most popular in the 1920s decade with 270 total births. The single peak year was 1924.
Where is Takeshi most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Takeshi are Hawaii (238 births), California (139 births), Washington (5 births).
How long has the name Takeshi been used? ▼
Takeshi has been recorded in Social Security data since 1912, spanning 113 years of data through 2024.
What names are similar to Takeshi? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Takoda, Takashi, Takeo, Takumi, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Takeshi's data
- Takeshi's decade-level peak was the 1920s (270 total births); usage has since declined to 15 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Hawaii records the most Takeshis (238 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 Takeshi
Nearby Names Like Takeshi
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Takeshi
Takoda Boy
#2465 1,790 births
Takashi Boy
#11011 862 births
Takeo Boy
#9948 763 births
Takumi Boy
#10016 504 births
Takai Boy
#4273 457 births
Compare Takeshi side by side: Takeshi vs Takoda Takeshi vs Takashi Takeshi vs Takeo
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Takeshi
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Boniface #12435
176 births · Peak 1924
Addis #12432
443 births · Peak 1921
Ramirez #12436
65 births · Peak 1988
Rodman #12431
1,331 births · Peak 1928
Waldon #12437
693 births · Peak 1922
Loris #12430
579 births · Peak 1923
Cliffton #12438
1,872 births · Peak 1982
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, 1912–2024 (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. "Takeshi: #12434 Boys' Name - 708 Births, Peak 1924." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/takeshi. 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 Takeshi 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.