Tatsuo

Tatsuo is a boy's name of Japanese origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. It is a rare choice in US records.

Tatsuo at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Japanese
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Tatsuo

Tatsuo belongs to the Japanese tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Tatsuo first appears in Social Security records in 1915. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #833 in 1916, and in 2024 0 babies received the name — 222 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Tatsuo in US records

First recorded (US)
1915
Best US rank
#833 in 1916
Peak year
1916
Total since 1880
222

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Tatsuo mean?

The meaning of Tatsuo is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its Japanese origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Tatsuo a boy or girl name?

Tatsuo is a boy name.

What origin is the name Tatsuo?

Tatsuo comes from the Japanese tradition.

How popular is the name Tatsuo?

Tatsuo first appears in US records in 1915. Its best-ever ranking was #833 in 1916, and 0 babies were given the name in 2024.

Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. If you spot an error, write to [email protected] — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.