Declining since 2015.
Popularity of Takeshi since 1912
Babies named Takeshi per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 117 |
| 1920s | 270 |
| 1930s | 75 |
| 1940s | 8 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 7 |
| 1970s | 27 |
| 1980s | 42 |
| 1990s | 30 |
| 2000s | 66 |
| 2010s | 51 |
| 2020s | 15 |
Meaning & origin
Takeshi is a distinctly Japanese name that has appeared in the United States since at least 1912, when it was first recorded. Its popularity in the U.S. reached a historical peak in 1924, but the name has been on a downward trajectory since 2015. Despite never entering the top 1000 rankings, Takeshi retains a classic, strong character in Japan, where it has been a staple for generations. The name's versatility stems from its kanji: it can evoke bamboo's resilience, a warrior's spirit, or prosperity.
Takeshi is a Japanese masculine name typically written with kanji such as 武 (take, 'warrior, military') or 竹 (take, 'bamboo') combined with 士 (shi, 'samurai') or other characters. It has been used in Japan for centuries, with the first recorded U.S. birth in 1912. The name's popularity in the United States peaked in the 1920s but has since fallen.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Take
Variants: Takesi
Sibling names for Takeshi
Names that share Takeshi's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Yuki, Aiko, Sakura, Emi, Miyako, Akiko, Akira, Ayako, Kazuko, Kimiko, Kiyoko, Mayumi, Sayuri, Tamiko, Teruko, Yoshie, Yukiko, Fumiko, Fusae, Hatsue, Hatsuko, Hiroko, Kaede, Kikue, Masa, Masami, Mitsue, Miyoshi, Nanami, Sanae, Shigeko, Sumie, Yasuko, Yumiko, Kazumi, Kimika, Kimiye, Masae, Matsuko, Natsuko, Nobuko, Noriko, Sakae, Satsuki, Sueko, Takako, Tanaka, Toshie, Yoshiye, Yuko
Brothers: Kenji, Hiroshi, Yoshio, Shinji, Toshiro, Isamu, Jiro, Kazuo, Kiyoshi, Masao, Masaru, Minoru, Shigeo, Tadashi, Takashi, Yukio, Isao, Kazuma, Kenichi, Kentaro, Masayuki, Mitsuo, Seiji, Tadao, Tamotsu, Teruo, Yoshito, Yutaka, Keiji, Mitsuru, Fumio, Hiroto, Hisashi, Isami, Koichi, Masaichi, Masashi, Nobuo, Seichi, Shizuo, Shoichi, Shoji, Susumu, Takahiro, Takao, Tatsuo, Tomio, Tsugio, Tsuneo, Tsutomu
