Takahiro
A masculine Japanese name meaning "noble, precious, or grand."
Name Census estimates that about 101 living Americans carry the first name Takahiro. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Takahiro today is around 31 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Takahiro births was 1991 (13 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Takahiro. 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.
People living today
101
~ 1 in 3,393,607 Americans
Peak year
1991
13 babies that year
Average age
31
years old
2016 SSA rank
#13,952
Tracked since 1985
Census
Takahiro in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 553 people with the first name Takahiro, which placed it at #19,251 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#19,251
National first-name rank
People counted
553
553 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.2
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Asian and Pacific Islander
93.9% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Takahiro
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Takahiro is Asian/Pacific Islander at 93.9%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (2.7%) and White (1.4%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Takahiro described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Takahiro at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Asian and Pacific Islander93.9% · 519
- Two or more races2.7% · 15
- White1.4% · 8
- Hispanic or Latino1.4% · 8
- Black or African American0.5% · 3
Popularity
Takahiro: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Takahiro from the 1980s through to the 2010s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 87 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1990s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Takahiro 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 Takahiro during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Takahiros live
Origin
Meaning and history of Takahiro
The given name Takahiro is of Japanese origin, derived from the combination of two distinct words in the Japanese language. The first part, "taka," translates to "noble" or "high," while the second part, "hiro," means "generous" or "tolerant." Together, these elements form a name that carries the essence of nobility, generosity, and a tolerant nature.
The name Takahiro can be traced back to the ancient Japanese era, with its earliest recorded usage dating as far back as the 8th century AD. During this period, Japan was heavily influenced by Chinese culture, and many Japanese names adopted elements from Chinese characters and their meanings.
In the historical annals of Japan, the name Takahiro appears in various records and documents, although its exact origins remain shrouded in mystery. One notable mention can be found in the "Nihon Shoki," an ancient chronicle of Japan's mythology and early history, compiled in the 8th century.
Throughout the centuries, several prominent figures have borne the name Takahiro. One such individual was Takahiro Shiraishi (1553-1619), a renowned samurai warrior who served under the powerful Tokugawa shogunate during the Sengoku period of Japanese history. His bravery and loyalty on the battlefield earned him a place in the annals of Japanese military history.
Another notable figure was Takahiro Hachisuka (1639-1728), a prominent daimyo (feudal lord) who ruled over the Awa Province (present-day Tokushima Prefecture) during the Edo period. He was known for his skilled leadership and contributions to the development of his domain.
In the realm of Japanese literature, one cannot overlook Takahiro Okamoto (1841-1915), a celebrated writer and poet who played a significant role in the development of modern Japanese literature during the Meiji era. His works, infused with traditional Japanese aesthetics and themes, have left an indelible mark on the nation's literary heritage.
The 20th century saw the rise of Takahiro Kifune (1919-1996), a renowned Japanese architect who designed several iconic buildings, including the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building and the Kyoto International Conference Center. His innovative designs and mastery of incorporating traditional Japanese elements into modern architecture earned him widespread acclaim.
Lastly, Takahiro Kawamoto (born 1973) is a contemporary Japanese musician and composer known for his fusion of traditional Japanese music with modern electronic elements. His unique sound has garnered international recognition, and he has performed at numerous prestigious venues worldwide.
These are just a few examples of the notable individuals who have carried the name Takahiro throughout history, each leaving an indelible mark in their respective fields and contributing to the rich tapestry of Japanese culture and society.
People
Takahiro + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Takahiro 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
Takahiro: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Takahiro?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 101 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Takahiro 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 3,393,607 US residents.
Is Takahiro a common name?
We classify Takahiro as "Very Rare". It ranks above 64.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 104 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Takahiro most popular?
The single biggest year for Takahiro was 1991, when 13 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Takahiro is about 31 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Takahiro in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 553 people with the name Takahiro, or 0.18 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #19,251 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Takahiro in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Takahiro?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Takahiro appears almost entirely male. Of the 550 people counted with this name, 100.0% were male and only a very small share were female. The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Takahiro?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Takahiro is Asian/Pacific Islander at 93.9%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (2.7%) and White (1.4%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Takahiro most often in the Census?
Asian/Pacific Islander is the largest reported group for people named Takahiro in the 2020 Census, accounting for 93.9% (519 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
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 Takahiro in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Takahiro a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Takahiro 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 Takahiro still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Takahiro 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 Takahiro 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.
How common is the name Takahiro?
If you just want to know how many Americans are named Takahiro, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.