How Many People Are Named Tetsuo?

Complete statistics for the name Tetsuo: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Tetsuo
Very Rare
Japanese

Tetsuo, a Japanese name meaning 'iron man', is incredibly rare with only 8 people bearing it in the US today. That's just 1 in 43,579,142 Americans! The vast majority of those named Tetsuo are over 60, making it a name deeply rooted in older generations.

~8
Living in US
1 in 43,579,142
Americans
1924
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Iron man
🌐
Origin
Japanese
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 1
Personality Traits
Strong Determined Resilient
1
Life Path Number

Traditionally, life-path number 1 represents leadership and independence.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

287,576
Worldwide Bearers
#3,660
Global Rank
🇯🇵 Japan
286,115
🇧🇷 Brazil
666
🇺🇸 United States
567
🇹🇭 Thailand
79
🇩🇪 Germany
27
🇨🇦 Canada
13
🇵🇭 Philippines
9
🇫🇷 France
9
🇦🇺 Australia
7
🇬🇺 Guam
7

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
8 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 102
0
Would be under 30 (0%)
0
Would be 30–60 (0%)
268
Would be over 60 (100%)

All 268 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1924

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
72
Classic Feel
72
Modern Appeal
28
International
100

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Tetsuo Through the Generations

Tetsuo, a name that echoes the strength and resilience of its meaning, has seen its peak popularity in 1924 when 26 babies were given this moniker. Over the decades, the name has remained stable, with no significant fluctuations in usage. Today, all 268 individuals named Tetsuo in the US are over 60 years old, reflecting a generation that embraced this powerful name. With an estimated 287,576 living bearers worldwide, most commonly found in Japan, Tetsuo stands as a testament to its enduring legacy.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Hawaii 130
California 65

⭐ Famous People Named Tetsuo

Tetsuo is a masculine Japanese given name. Notable people with the name include:Tetsuo Hara , Japanese manga artist Tetsuo Imai , Japanese middle-distance runner Tetsuo Inoue , Japanese table tennis player Tetsuo Kagawa , Japanese astronomer Tetsuo Kutsukake , Japanese politician Tetsuo Najita , American historian Tetsuo Saito , Japanese politician Tetsuo Sakurai , Japanese jazz fusion bassist Tetsuo Sato (rower) , Japanese rower Tetsuo Satō (volleyball) , Japanese volleyball player Tetsuo Shinohara , Japanese film director Tetsuo Toyama, Okinawan journalist…

Full list on Wikipedia →

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Tetsuo's Japanese roots

📄 About the Name Tetsuo

How Many People Have the Name Tetsuo?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 8 people in the United States currently share the name Tetsuo. That works out to roughly 1 in every 43,579,142 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Tetsuo a Common or Rare Name?

Tetsuo is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Tetsuo Mean?

Tetsuo means "iron man" and comes from Japanese origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Tetsuo in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Tetsuo Most Popular?

The name Tetsuo reached peak popularity in 1924, with 26 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Tetsuo?

Approximately 8 people named Tetsuo live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 268. That works out to roughly 1 in 43,579,142 Americans.

Is Tetsuo a rare name?

Tetsuo is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 43,579,142 Americans has this name.

What does the name Tetsuo mean?

Tetsuo means "iron man" and comes from Japanese origins.

Is Tetsuo more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Tetsuo are male and 0% are female.

When was Tetsuo most popular?

Tetsuo peaked in 1924 with 26 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US8
All-Time Births268
1 in X1 in 43,579,142
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age102
Peak Year1924
World Rank#3,660
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Data Source

Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.