Declining since 2008, #8,243 for boys today.
Popularity of Takumi since 1920
Babies named Takumi per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 11 |
| 1930s | 0 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 8 |
| 1990s | 126 |
| 2000s | 183 |
| 2010s | 128 |
| 2020s | 48 |
Meaning & origin
Takumi is a Japanese name with a strong, artisanal meaning that first appeared in U.S. records in 1920. Its peak year in American popularity was 2009, after which it has been on a declining trajectory, falling in rank since 2008. As of 2025, it ranks 8,243 with a frequency of about 1 in 189,786 newborn boys. The name has not been associated with any particular U.S. state as a top choice. Despite its modest usage, Takumi carries a distinct cultural resonance, appealing to families with Japanese heritage or those drawn to names that evoke craftsmanship and sincerity. Its trajectory suggests a slow but steady decline, yet its unique sound and positive meaning may sustain its niche appeal.
Takumi is a Japanese masculine name with multiple possible meanings depending on the kanji characters used. The most common interpretations come from combinations such as 巧 (takumi, 'skill, artisan') and 匠 (takumi, 'artisan, master'). It can also be written with characters like 拓 (taku, 'expand') and 海 (mi, 'sea'), or 太 (ta, 'big') and 久 (ku, 'long time') and 美 (mi, 'beauty'). The name has been in use since at least the early 20th century in Japan, and gained some international recognition through Japanese pop culture in the 2000s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Taku, Kumi
Sibling names for Takumi
Names that share Takumi's style, for a brother or sister.
