Takeshi

Takeshi is a boy's name of Japanese origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 5 boys in the United States.

Takeshi at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Japanese
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Takeshi

Takeshi belongs to the Japanese tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Takeshi first appears in Social Security records in 1912. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #1116 in 1924, and in 2024 5 babies received the name — 708 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Takeshi in US records

First recorded (US)
1912
Best US rank
#1116 in 1924
Peak year
1924
Babies named Takeshi in 2024
5
Total since 1880
708

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Takeshi mean?

The meaning of Takeshi is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its Japanese origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Takeshi a boy or girl name?

Takeshi is a boy name. In 2024, 5 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Takeshi?

Takeshi comes from the Japanese tradition.

How popular is the name Takeshi?

Takeshi first appears in US records in 1912. Its best-ever ranking was #1116 in 1924, and 5 babies were given the name in 2024.

Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. If you spot an error, write to hello@namepetal.com — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.