Tajiri
A Japanese masculine name meaning "abundant village".
Name Census estimates that about 36 living Americans carry the first name Tajiri. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Tajiri today is around 22 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Tajiri births was 2001 (8 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Tajiri. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Tajiri. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
36
~ 1 in 9,520,954 Americans
Peak year
2001
8 babies that year
Average age
22
years old
2024 SSA rank
#13,954
Tracked since 1974
Popularity
Tajiri: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Tajiri from the 1970s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 21 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Tajiri by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Tajiri during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Tajiri
The given name Tajiri has its origins in the Japanese language and culture. It is believed to have emerged during the Heian period, spanning from 794 to 1185 CE. The name is derived from the Japanese word "tajiri," which translates to "wealthy" or "prosperous."
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Tajiri can be found in the classic Japanese literary work, "The Tale of Genji," written by the renowned author Murasaki Shikibu in the early 11th century. In this iconic novel, a character named Tajiri no Naishi appears, though it is unclear whether this was a fictional name or based on a real person.
Throughout the centuries, several notable individuals have borne the name Tajiri. One such figure was Tajiri Mibunari (1590-1662), a prominent Samurai warrior and military strategist who served under the renowned Tokugawa Shogunate during the Edo period.
Another noteworthy bearer of the name was Tajiri Inoko (1683-1744), a celebrated Japanese painter and calligrapher whose works were highly regarded during the Edo period. His paintings and calligraphic works are still preserved and displayed in various museums and art galleries across Japan.
In the realm of literature, Tajiri Masuko (1804-1876) was a renowned writer and poet who contributed significantly to the development of the Japanese literary tradition during the late Edo and early Meiji periods.
During the Meiji era, Tajiri Inajiro (1824-1906) was a prominent businessman and entrepreneur who played a pivotal role in the industrialization and modernization of Japan. He established several successful businesses and was instrumental in the development of the textile industry in the country.
Moving into the 20th century, Tajiri Masao (1900-1976) was a renowned sculptor and artist whose works were recognized both nationally and internationally. He is particularly known for his abstract and minimalist sculptures, which were heavily influenced by traditional Japanese aesthetics and philosophical concepts.
These are just a few examples of the notable individuals who have borne the name Tajiri throughout history. The name's strong connection to wealth, prosperity, and cultural significance in Japan has endured over the centuries, making it a respected and revered given name within Japanese society.
People
Tajiri + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Tajiri as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with T
Other first names starting with T with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Tajiri: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Tajiri?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 36 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Tajiri going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 9,520,954 US residents.
Is Tajiri a common name?
We classify Tajiri as "Very Rare". It ranks above 49.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 37 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Tajiri most popular?
The single biggest year for Tajiri was 2001, when 8 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Tajiri is about 22 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Tajiri in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Tajiri a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Tajiri in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Tajiri still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Tajiri in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Tajiri can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people share the name Tajiri?
Want to know how many people have the name Tajiri? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.