Takobe
An invented name with no definite meaning.
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Takobe. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Takobe today is around 23 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Takobe births was 2003 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Takobe. 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 Takobe. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
2003
6 babies that year
Average age
23
years old
2003 SSA rank
#10,716
Tracked since 2003
Popularity
Takobe: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Takobe 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 Takobe during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Takobe
The name Takobe is believed to have originated from the Yoruba language spoken in West Africa, particularly in modern-day Nigeria. It is thought to be derived from the word "tako," which means "brave" or "courageous," and the suffix "-be," which denotes a person or individual. Therefore, the name Takobe can be interpreted as "the brave one" or "the courageous person."
While the exact origins of the name are uncertain, it is speculated that Takobe may have been used as a personal name or title among certain Yoruba communities as early as the 16th century. However, there are no definitive historical records or ancient texts that directly reference the name Takobe from this time period.
The earliest recorded example of the name Takobe is found in the writings of Samuel Ajayi Crowther, a Yoruba explorer and linguist who lived from 1809 to 1891. Crowther documented various Yoruba names and their meanings in his works, and Takobe was mentioned as a masculine name signifying bravery or courage.
One of the most notable individuals with the name Takobe was Takobe Isama, a Yoruba warrior and leader who lived in the late 18th century. He is remembered for his role in defending his community against external threats and leading successful military campaigns to protect his people.
Another famous bearer of the name was Takobe Ogunbiyi, a Yoruba artist and sculptor who lived from 1904 to 1978. He gained recognition for his intricate wood carvings and sculptures that depicted various aspects of Yoruba culture and traditions.
In the realm of literature, Takobe Akinwande was a Yoruba poet and writer who lived from 1920 to 1992. His works often explored themes of identity, culture, and the experiences of the Yoruba people in modern times.
Takobe Olayinka, born in 1935, was a renowned Yoruba musician and composer. He was instrumental in popularizing and preserving traditional Yoruba music through his recordings and performances.
Lastly, Takobe Adebola, born in 1945, was a Yoruba academic and scholar who made significant contributions to the study of Yoruba language and literature. His research and publications shed light on various aspects of Yoruba culture and history.
People
Takobe + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Takobe 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
Takobe: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Takobe?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Takobe 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 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Takobe a common name?
We classify Takobe as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Takobe most popular?
The single biggest year for Takobe was 2003, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Takobe is about 23 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 Takobe in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Takobe a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Takobe 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 Takobe still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Takobe 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 Takobe 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 Takobe?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.