Tatsuo
Tatsuo first appears in US records in 0. It peaked in 1916, when 57 boys were given the name.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Tatsuo popular?
Vintage Tatsuo is rarely given today, but saw real use in the past — it peaked back in 1916.
| 1940s | 6 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1930s | 7 | |
| 1920s | 112 | |
| 1910s | 97 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Tatsuo mean?
Japanese given name read as 'dragon man' when written with a dragon element plus 'o/man', e.g. 竜雄 / 龍男 (竜/龍 'dragon' + o 'man/hero'). Hedge: strongly kanji-dependent; some spellings use 達 'attain' or other elements with no dragon sense, so only the 竜/龍/辰 writings genuinely mean dragon.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Tatsuo mean?
Tatsuo means dragon man. Japanese given name read as 'dragon man' when written with a dragon element plus 'o/man', e.g. 竜雄 / 龍男 (竜/龍 'dragon' + o 'man/hero'). Hedge: strongly kanji-dependent; some spellings use 達 'attain' or other elements with no dragon sense, so only the 竜/龍/辰 writings genuinely mean dragon.
What is the origin of the name Tatsuo?
Tatsuo is of japanese origin.
How do you pronounce Tatsuo?
Tatsuo is pronounced “tah-tsoo-oh.”
Is Tatsuo a boy or a girl name?
Tatsuo is most commonly used as a boy name.
Is Tatsuo a popular name right now?
Tatsuo is rarely given today, but saw real use in the past — it peaked back in 1916.
When was the name Tatsuo most popular?
Tatsuo was most popular in 1916, when about 57 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Tatsuo?
Names similar to Tatsuo include Kenta, Takeshi, Sora, Kaito, Haru.
What names go well with Tatsuo?
japanese names that pair well with Tatsuo include Akira, Kenji, Emi, Ren, Nami.