Tetsuo Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationTEH-tsu-oh / tɛtsɯo̞Japanese
Meaning
iron man; strong
Historical & Cultural Background
Tetsuo is a masculine name of Japanese origin. It is often composed of the kanji characters 'tetsu' meaning 'iron' and 'o' meaning 'man' or 'male'. The name is commonly used in Japan and can be associated with strength and resilience. It has gained some recognition in popular culture, particularly through literature and film.
Trend Summary
The name Tetsuo has seen limited popularity outside of Japan.
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Famous people named Tetsuo
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Fictional characters named Tetsuo
Tetsuo Shima is a central character in the manga and anime series 'Akira', known for his psychic abilities and transformation.
Tetsuo is a character in the video game 'Street Fighter', recognized for his martial arts skills.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Tetsuo was first seen in the United States in 1915. Tetsuo has ranked as high as #890 nationally, which occurred in 1924, and has been most popular in Hawaii, and California. In the past 5 years the name Tetsuo has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Tetsuo (1935)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1915 | 7 |
| 1916 | 11 |
| 1917 | 10 |
| 1918 | 12 |
| 1919 | 9 |
| 1920 | 13 |
| 1921 | 20 |
| 1922 | 23 |
| 1923 | 18 |
| 1924 | 26 |
| 1925 | 22 |
| 1926 | 13 |
| 1927 | 20 |
| 1928 | 14 |
| 1929 | 10 |
| 1930 | 9 |
| 1933 | 6 |
| 1934 | 13 |
| 1935 | 7 |
| 1944 | 5 |