Takeichi
A masculine Japanese name meaning "standing first" or "prosperous first son".
Name Census estimates that about 0 living Americans carry the first name Takeichi. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Takeichi today is around 0 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Takeichi births was 1918 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Takeichi. 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 Takeichi. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
0
~ - Americans
Peak year
1918
5 babies that year
Average age
-
1918 SSA rank
#4,732
Tracked since 1918
Popularity
Takeichi: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Takeichi 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 Takeichi during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Takeichi
The name Takeichi has its origins in Japanese culture, deriving from the combination of the Japanese words "take" meaning "bamboo" and "ichi" meaning "first" or "one." This suggests that the name may have been initially used to refer to either the first child born or someone associated with bamboo in some way.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Takeichi date back to the late 16th century during the Azuchi-Momoyama period of Japanese history. It is believed to have been used primarily by samurai families and the nobility during this time.
One of the first notable individuals to bear the name Takeichi was Takeichi Naotsune, a samurai and retainer of the powerful Tokugawa clan who lived from 1570 to 1646. He played a significant role in the Siege of Osaka and was renowned for his loyalty and military prowess.
Another historically significant figure with the name Takeichi was Takeichi Tsutomu, a Japanese painter and calligrapher who lived from 1810 to 1863. He was a prominent artist during the late Edo period and is particularly known for his vibrant and dynamic depictions of nature and landscapes.
In the world of literature, Takeichi Narabu, a novelist and poet who lived from 1877 to 1944, left a lasting impact with his works that explored themes of spirituality, nature, and human emotions. His poetry was heavily influenced by traditional Japanese styles and celebrated the beauty of the natural world.
Moving into the modern era, Takeichi Kawai, a renowned Japanese psychologist and psychoanalyst who lived from 1909 to 1988, made significant contributions to the field of psychology through his research on dreams, Buddhist philosophy, and the integration of Eastern and Western psychological principles.
Finally, Takeichi Harada, a pioneering Japanese engineer and inventor who lived from 1917 to 2010, is remembered for his groundbreaking work in the development of synthetic fiber technology, which revolutionized the textile industry and paved the way for modern materials like nylon and polyester.
People
Takeichi + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Takeichi as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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FAQ
Takeichi: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Takeichi?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 0 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Takeichi 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 - US residents.
Is Takeichi a common name?
We classify Takeichi as "Very Rare". It ranks above 2.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Takeichi most popular?
The single biggest year for Takeichi was 1918, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Takeichi is about 0 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 Takeichi in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Takeichi a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Takeichi 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 Takeichi still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Takeichi 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 Takeichi 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 are called Takeichi?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.