Holding steady.
Popularity of Takahiro since 1985
Babies named Takahiro per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 7 |
| 1990s | 87 |
| 2000s | 5 |
| 2010s | 5 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Takahiro is a Japanese masculine name that has been in consistent use since the mid-1980s, with its peak year of popularity in 1991 according to U.S. data. The name reflects a common Japanese naming pattern, combining elements that convey positive qualities such as filial piety and abundance. While it has not ranked among the most popular names in the United States, its presence in the data shows a steady, if niche, usage. Takahiro has no strong association with a particular U.S. state, as it appears across the country. The name's trajectory has remained stable over time, indicating a consistent but modest level of adoption among families choosing Japanese names.
Takahiro is a Japanese masculine given name typically written with kanji characters such as 孝 (taka, 'filial piety') and 宏 (hiro, 'wide, abundant'), though other combinations exist. As a compound name, it follows the traditional Japanese pattern of combining two auspicious syllables. The name has been in use since at least the mid-20th century and gained some popularity in Japan during the 1990s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Taka, Hiro
Sibling names for Takahiro
Names that share Takahiro's style, for a brother or sister.
