Boy nameCurrently #13,956 in the USFalling
Takeshi
tah-KEH-shee//tɑˈkɛʃi//
3 syllablesPeak year: 19247 lettersStarts with T
Meaning & origin
Fierce, warrior-like (meaning depends on kanji used)
Takeshi is a Japanese name generally built around characters meaning 'fierce', 'strong', or 'martial', giving it a warrior-like connotation, though the precise meaning always depends on the kanji chosen. It has been a popular, sturdy boys' name in Japan for generations.
Takeshi's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Takeshi |
|---|---|
| 1912 | 7 |
| 1913 | 8 |
| 1914 | 8 |
| 1915 | 16 |
| 1916 | 12 |
| 1917 | 14 |
| 1918 | 24 |
| 1919 | 28 |
| 1920 | 23 |
| 1921 | 30 |
| 1922 | 38 |
| 1923 | 25 |
| 1924 | 42 |
| 1925 | 32 |
| 1926 | 35 |
| 1927 | 13 |
| 1928 | 17 |
| 1929 | 15 |
| 1930 | 12 |
| 1931 | 13 |
| 1932 | 15 |
| 1933 | 6 |
| 1934 | 7 |
| 1936 | 7 |
| 1937 | 8 |
| 1938 | 7 |
| 1941 | 8 |
| 1969 | 7 |
| 1971 | 5 |
| 1972 | 6 |
| 1976 | 5 |
| 1977 | 9 |
| 1978 | 7 |
| 1980 | 9 |
| 1981 | 12 |
| 1982 | 5 |
| 1983 | 5 |
| 1988 | 6 |
| 1989 | 5 |
| 1991 | 5 |
| 1992 | 8 |
| 1993 | 6 |
| 1994 | 6 |
| 1997 | 5 |
| 2000 | 5 |
| 2002 | 7 |
| 2003 | 8 |
| 2004 | 5 |
| 2005 | 10 |
| 2006 | 10 |
| 2007 | 7 |
| 2008 | 6 |
| 2009 | 8 |
| 2010 | 9 |
| 2013 | 5 |
| 2014 | 9 |
| 2015 | 10 |
| 2016 | 7 |
| 2018 | 6 |
| 2019 | 5 |
| 2020 | 5 |
| 2023 | 5 |
| 2024 | 5 |
Takeshi through the decades
- Takeshi peaked in 1924, when 42 babies were named Takeshi in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2010–2024), use of Takeshi has fallen 7% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Takeshi currently ranks #13,956 in the US and is cooling off.
Nicknames
Take
Variants & spellings
Takeshi