Holding steady.
Popularity of Takako since 1916
Babies named Takako per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 30 |
| 1920s | 76 |
| 1930s | 37 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Takako is a Japanese feminine name that emerged in the U.S. records as early as 1916, reflecting early 20th-century immigration patterns. Its peak year in the United States was 1926, after which usage declined sharply and has remained stable at negligible levels. The name's meaning is kanji-dependent, with common interpretations including 'noble child' or 'bamboo child,' typical of the traditional -ko suffix names. While not currently popular in the U.S., Takako retains cultural resonance in Japan and among Japanese diaspora communities.
Takako is a Japanese feminine given name composed of two kanji elements: any of several possible initial characters (such as 高 meaning 'high, tall', 貴 meaning 'precious, noble', or 竹 meaning 'bamboo') combined with 子 (ko), meaning 'child', a common suffix for female names in Japan. Historically, names ending in -ko became popular during the Meiji period and continued through the 20th century, though they have declined in recent decades as shorter, trendier names have gained favor. Takako itself was most common in the 1920s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Taka, Ta-chan
Sibling names for Takako
Names that share Takako's style, for a brother or sister.
