Total births
21
Boys' name · since 2002
Takoma
Since 2002, U.S. Social Security records show 21 babies named Takoma, peaking in 2002. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 21
- total births
- 2002–2004
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 100%
- born in that decade
21 boys have been named Takoma since 2002, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Takoma recorded 21 times among boys since 2002, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 2000s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 2002 to 2004.
- 21 total births
- 2002–2004 years on record
- 2000s peak decade
- 100% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
21 boys have been named Takoma since 2002, peaking in the 2000s, last recorded in 2004.
- 21
- total births
- 2002–2004
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 100%
- born in that decade
2000s
Peak decade
100% of everyone ever named Takoma was born in this single decade.
2002
Single peak year
10 babies were named Takoma in 2002 - its busiest year on record.
Takoma's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Takoma's SSA record in two at 2003 and the more recent half accounts for 52% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 48%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 2003, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2002 peak of 10, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Takoma at a glance
Last recorded 2004Peak year
2002
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
2002
Takoma popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 2002–2004
- Peak year (2002)
- 10
- Annual births at peak, across 3 years of records
Takoma by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Takoma's strongest decade.
21 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 100% of all-time use.
Takoma births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 2000s
2000s
21 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 21 births (100% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Takoma? ▼
Takoma has been given to 21 babies in the U.S. since 2002, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2004. 10 babies were born in 2002, its single highest year.
When was Takoma most popular? ▼
Takoma was most popular in the 2000s decade with 21 total births. The single peak year was 2002.
How long has the name Takoma been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Takoma since 2002 -- 3 years through the most recent 2004 data.
What names are similar to Takoma? ▼
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.
Keep exploring Takoma
Nearby Names Like Takoma
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Takoma
Takoda Boy
#2465 1,790 births
Takashi Boy
#11011 862 births
Takeo Boy
#9948 763 births
Takeshi Boy
#12434 708 births
Takumi Boy
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Compare Takoma side by side: Takoma vs Takoda Takoma vs Takashi Takoma vs Takeo
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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, 2002–2004 (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. "Takoma: Baby Name Since 2002 - 21 Births, Peak 2002." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/takoma. 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 Takoma 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.