Find out how popular the first name Takashi has been for the last 50 years (from 1975 to 2024) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Takashi by gender

Based on the last 50 years of data, Takashi is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2024, there were 6 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Takashi.

The history of the first name Takashi

The name Takashi is a Japanese given name. It originated in the Japanese language and has been in use since at least the 7th century AD. The name is derived from the combination of the Japanese words "taka" meaning "noble" or "noble man" and "shi" meaning "warrior" or "samurai."

In ancient Japan, the name Takashi was often given to samurai warriors or sons of noble families. It carried a sense of honor, strength, and valor. Some of the earliest recorded instances of the name appear in historical texts and genealogical records from the Nara and Heian periods of Japanese history (710-1185 AD).

One notable historical figure with the name Takashi was Takashi Masuda (1848-1938), a Japanese politician and cabinet minister who served as the Minister of Finance during the Meiji era. Another prominent individual was Takashi Hara (1856-1923), who served as the Prime Minister of Japan from 1918 to 1921.

In the realm of literature, the name Takashi has been featured in various works of Japanese fiction. For instance, Takashi is the name of a character in the novel "The Samurai's Garden" by Gail Tsukiyama, published in 1994.

Throughout history, several other notable figures have borne the name Takashi. These include Takashi Murakami (born 1962), a renowned Japanese contemporary artist known for his work in the "Superflat" movement, and Takashi Inoue (born 1966), a professional baseball player who played for the Yakult Swallows in Japan's Nippon Professional Baseball league.

Takashi Miyagawa (1942-2008) was a Japanese voice actor who lent his talents to numerous anime and video game productions. Takashi Izumo (born 1932) is a Japanese engineer and former astronaut who participated in the Space Shuttle Challenger mission in 1985, becoming the first Japanese citizen to go into space.

These are just a few examples of the historical and cultural significance of the given name Takashi. Its roots in the Japanese language and its association with honor, nobility, and strength have made it a popular choice for generations of Japanese families.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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