Tetsuya

A boy's name of Japanese origin with 12 recorded U.S. births.

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Meaning & Origin

Tetsuya is a two-syllable boy's name with a open, warm sound — a soft ending that crosses many language boundaries. With only 12 recorded U.S. births, it is exceptionally rare — the kind of name most people encounter for the first time when they meet your child.

Tetsuya is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.

Tetsuya is a boy's baby name of Japanese origin meaning 'iron arrow' or 'philosophic,' from tetsu (iron) and ya (arrow) or ya (night).

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Tetsuya is cataloged under the Japanese naming tradition. Japanese names are typically composed of kanji characters, each contributing meaning — the same pronunciation can carry entirely different meanings depending on the characters chosen.

In the U.S., Tetsuya has been recorded as a boy's name since 1987, with 12 total births. Browse the Japanese names hub on this site to explore the broader family.

At a Glance

Unranked

Current Rank

Total births

Since 1987

1987

Peak year

7 births

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Popularity Over Time

Tetsuya has 2+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1987.

First appeared: 1987Peak: 1987 (7 births)

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Tetsuya
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
1980s	12	#7206	—

The Story of Tetsuya

A Millennial name

Peaking in 1987, Tetsuya is a Millennial-era classic. Boys named Tetsuya are most likely born between 1987 and 1988.

How rare is Tetsuya?

With fewer than 500 recorded births, Tetsuya is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.

The journey through the decades

First appeared in the records in 1987, peaked in the 1980s with 12 births that decade.

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(2 years, 1987–1988)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Tetsuya
Year	Births	Rank	Change
1988	5	#8386	-2 (-28.6%)
1987	7	#6025	—

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tetsuya a boy's or girl's name?

Tetsuya is primarily a boy's name.

When was Tetsuya most popular?

Tetsuya reached its peak popularity in 1987 with 7 births that year. It is not currently in the top rankings.

How popular is the name Tetsuya?

Tetsuya is not currently in the top rankings but has been given to 12 babies in the U.S. since 1987. Its peak was in 1987.

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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1987–1988