Total births
89
Girls' name · since 1974
Takina
Since 1974, U.S. Social Security records show 89 babies named Takina, peaking in 1979. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 89
- total births
- 1974–1996
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 46%
- born in that decade
Takina sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 89 recorded since 1974.
Social Security Administration records show Takina recorded 89 times among girls since 1974, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1980s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1974 to 1996.
- 89 total births
- 1974–1996 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 46% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
89 girls have been named Takina since 1974, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 1996.
- 89
- total births
- 1974–1996
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 46%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
46% of everyone ever named Takina was born in this single decade.
1979
Single peak year
10 babies were named Takina in 1979 - its busiest year on record.
Takina's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Takina's SSA record in two at 1981 and the more recent half accounts for 55% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 45%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1980, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1979 peak of 10, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Takina at a glance
Last recorded 1996Peak year
1979
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1974
Takina popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1974–1996
- Peak year (1979)
- 10
- Annual births at peak, across 23 years of records
Takina by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Takina's strongest decade.
41 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 46% of all-time use.
Takina births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
35 births
- 1980s
1980s
41 births
- 1990s 13
1990s
13 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 41 births (46% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Takina? ▼
89 babies have been named Takina since 1974. It was last recorded in 1996. The peak year was 1979 with 10 births.
When was Takina most popular? ▼
Takina was most popular in the 1980s decade with 41 total births. The single peak year was 1979.
How long has the name Takina been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Takina since 1974 -- 23 years through the most recent 1996 data.
What names are similar to Takina? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Takisha, Takiyah, Takia, Takara, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Takina's data
- Takina's decade-level peak was the 1980s (41 total births); usage has since declined to 13 in the 1990s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- 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 Takina
Nearby Names Like Takina
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Takina
Takisha Girl
2,058 births
Takiyah Girl
#13824 1,973 births
Takia Girl
1,962 births
Takara Girl
#10486 1,471 births
Takeisha Girl
1,050 births
Compare Takina side by side: Takina vs Takisha Takina vs Takiyah Takina vs Takia
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, 1974–1996 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Takina: Baby Name Since 1974 - 89 Births, Peak 1979." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/takina. 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 Takina 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.