Total births
154
Boys' name · since 1988
Takuma
Since 1988, U.S. Social Security records show 154 babies named Takuma, peaking in 2007. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 154
- total births
- 1988–2019
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 36%
- born in that decade
154 boys have been named Takuma since 1988, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Takuma has been recorded 154 times among boys since 1988, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 2000s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1988 to 2019.
- 154 total births
- 1988–2019 years on record
- 2000s peak decade
- 36% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
154 boys have been named Takuma since 1988, peaking in the 2000s, last recorded in 2019.
- 154
- total births
- 1988–2019
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 36%
- born in that decade
2000s
Peak decade
36% of everyone ever named Takuma was born in this single decade.
2007
Single peak year
12 babies were named Takuma in 2007 - its busiest year on record.
Takuma's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Takuma's full recorded timeline at 2004, 47% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 53% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1989, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 2007 peak of 12 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Takuma at a glance
Last recorded 2019Peak year
2007
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1988
Takuma popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1988–2019
- Peak year (2007)
- 12
- Annual births at peak, across 32 years of records
Takuma by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Takuma's strongest decade.
56 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 36% of all-time use.
Takuma births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 11
1980s
11 births
- 1990s
1990s
44 births
- 2000s
2000s
56 births
- 2010s
2010s
43 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 56 births (36% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Takuma? ▼
Since 1988, Social Security records show 154 babies named Takuma. The most recent recorded year was 2019. Its busiest year on record was 2007, with 12 births.
When was Takuma most popular? ▼
Takuma was most popular in the 2000s decade with 56 total births. The single peak year was 2007.
How long has the name Takuma been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Takuma since 1988 -- 32 years through the most recent 2019 data.
What names are similar to Takuma? ▼
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.
What to do with Takuma's data
- Takuma's usage has stayed within range of its 2000s decade-level peak (56 total births) through the 2010s (43) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- 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 Takuma
Nearby Names Like Takuma
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Takuma
Takoda Boy
#2465 1,790 births
Takashi Boy
#11011 862 births
Takeo Boy
#9948 763 births
Takeshi Boy
#12434 708 births
Takumi Boy
#10016 504 births
Compare Takuma side by side: Takuma vs Takoda Takuma vs Takashi Takuma vs Takeo
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, 1988–2019 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Takuma: Baby Name Since 1988 - 154 Births, Peak 2007." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/takuma. 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 Takuma 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.