Tatsuki
Meaningoften dragon tree · Japanese
Tatsuki is a Japanese boy name often meaning “dragon tree”. In Japan, parents often choose a name as much for the kanji characters behind it as for its sound, so the same name can carry several shades of meaning. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name.
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- GenerationTatsuki peaked in 2012, which makes it a Gen Z name. The typical Tatsuki you'd meet today is about 13 years old.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Tatsuki would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 344,828 baby boys got the name in 2025.
- HistoryTatsuki first shows up in US birth records in 2012, the first year at least 5 babies got it. That makes it a fairly new name, younger than many of today's parents.
US births per million boys, 2012–2025
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About the name Tatsuki
Tatsuki is a boy name of Japanese origin meaning “often dragon tree”. With 3 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It's a fresh, modern name that only arrived in US birth records in recent decades. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:Japanese names
More Japanese boy names
- Unisex name: Asa · healer
- Unisex name: Rio · river
- Unisex name: Akari · light, brightness
- Boy name: Kenzo · often healthy third son
- Boy name: Kenji · often strong second son
- Unisex name: Ren · often lotus
- Unisex name: Zen · meditation
- Unisex name: Mars · god of war
Questions about the name Tatsuki
What does the name Tatsuki mean?
Tatsuki means “often dragon tree” and comes from Japanese. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Drake (“dragon”), Draco (“dragon”), Ryu (“often dragon”) and Ryoma (“often dragon horse”).
What is the origin of the name Tatsuki?
Tatsuki is Japanese in origin. Other Japanese names to consider are Asa (“healer”), Rio (“river”), Akari (“light, brightness”) and Kenzo (“often healthy third son”).
Is Tatsuki a boy or girl name?
Tatsuki is a boy name. In 2025, 5 US boys were named Tatsuki.
How popular is the name Tatsuki?
Tatsuki ranked #12,008 for US boys in 2025, given to 5 babies. Its best year was 2012, when it reached #10,770.
What names are similar to Tatsuki?
If you like Tatsuki, you might also like Drake, Draco, Ryu and Ryoma.
What should I know before naming my baby Tatsuki?
Tatsuki is a Japanese boy name often meaning “dragon tree”. In Japan, parents often choose a name as much for the kanji characters behind it as for its sound, so the same name can carry several shades of meaning. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.