Takeo
Borrowed from Japanese たけお (Takeo).
Every Takeo since 1911 — 763 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Takeo
Takeo is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1911, 763 American babies have been named Takeo. Its peak came in 1919, when 37 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1910s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Takeo stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Takeo year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — |
| 2024 | 7 | #10,796 |
| 2023 | 9 | #8,836 |
| 2022 | 15 | #6,119 |
| 2021 | 14 | #6,306 |
| 2020 | 7 | #10,469 |
| 2019 | 10 | #8,136 |
| 2018 | 7 | #10,608 |
| 2017 | 9 | #8,754 |
| 2016 | 13 | #6,680 |
| 2015 | 9 | #8,654 |
| 2014 | 11 | #7,496 |
| 2013 | 18 | #5,146 |
| 2012 | 16 | #5,693 |
| 2011 | 18 | #5,172 |
| 2010 | 18 | #5,222 |
| 2009 | 19 | #5,074 |
| 2008 | 8 | #9,761 |
| 2007 | 14 | #6,227 |
| 2006 | 13 | #6,413 |
| 2005 | 8 | #8,991 |
| 2004 | 16 | #5,217 |
| 2003 | 9 | #7,756 |
| 2002 | 9 | #7,562 |
| 2001 | 8 | #8,227 |
| 2000 | — | — |
| 1995 | — | — |
| 1990 | — | — |
| 1985 | — | — |
| 1980 | — | — |
| 1975 | — | — |
| 1970 | — | — |
| 1965 | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — |
| 1950 | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | 5 | #4,092 |
| 1930 | 12 | #2,435 |
| 1925 | 35 | #1,221 |
| 1920 | 29 | #1,376 |
| 1915 | 20 | #1,594 |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Takeo
- Takeo Fukuda Politician · 1905–1995
- Takeo Wakabayashi Soccer player · 1907–1937
- Takeo Kurita Military personnel · 1889–1977
- Takeo Takahashi Soccer player · b. 1947
- Takeo Takagi Military personnel · 1892–1944
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Takeo mean?
Borrowed from Japanese たけお (Takeo).
How popular is the name Takeo in 2025?
Takeo did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Takeo?
763 babies have been named Takeo in the United States since 1911, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Takeo most popular?
Takeo peaked in 1919, when 37 newborns received the name.
Is Takeo a boy or girl name?
Takeo is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Takeo rising or falling?
Takeo is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Takeo?
Well-known people named Takeo include Takeo Fukuda (politician), Takeo Wakabayashi (soccer player), Takeo Kurita (military personnel).