Takeshi Boy
Origin(s)
Pronunciationtah-keh-shee / ta.ke.ɕiJapanese
Meaning
warrior; vigorous
Historical & Cultural Background
Takeshi is a common masculine name in Japan. It is often associated with strength and bravery, reflecting the samurai culture. The name has been used in various historical contexts and continues to be popular in modern Japan. It can also be found in different kanji forms, each with its own nuances.
Trend Summary
The name Takeshi has seen consistent use in Japan, though it is less common in Western countries.
Similar Names
Variants
- Take
- Taka
International Variants
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Famous people named Takeshi
Takeshi Kitano is a renowned Japanese filmmaker, actor, and comedian known for his unique style in cinema.
Takeshi Kaneshiro is a popular Taiwanese-Japanese actor and singer recognized for his roles in Asian cinema.
Takeshi Obata is a celebrated manga artist, best known for his work on series like 'Death Note' and 'Bakuman'.
Takeshi Sato is a Japanese professional wrestler known for his performances in various wrestling promotions.
Fictional characters named Takeshi
Takeshi is a character in the Pokémon franchise, known for being a skilled trainer.
Takeshi Shudo was a character in the anime series 'Pokémon', serving as a key writer for the show.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Takeshi was first seen in the United States in 1912. Takeshi has ranked as high as #874 nationally, which occurred in 1924, and has been most popular in Hawaii, California, and Washington. In the past 5 years the name Takeshi has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Takeshi (2005)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 |