How Many People Are Named Sadao?

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

Sadao
Very Rare
Japanese

Sadao means 'happiness' in Japanese, making it a rare gem among names. Only 4 people in the US today carry this name, which is 1 in 76,099,289 Americans. It's a classic name, with most bearers over 60.

~4
Living in US
1 in 76,099,289
Americans
1926
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Happiness
🌐
Origin
Japanese
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 4
Personality Traits
Serene Dignified
4
Life Path Number

Life-path number 4 symbolizes stability and practicality.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

274,797
Worldwide Bearers
#3,825
Global Rank
🇯🇵 Japan
273,515
🇧🇷 Brazil
791
🇺🇸 United States
312
🇹🇭 Thailand
67
🇳🇪 Niger
26
🇿🇦 South Africa
9
🇹🇼 Taiwan
9
🇺🇬 Uganda
7
🇮🇳 India
7
🇵🇾 Paraguay
5

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
4 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 103
0
Would be under 30 (0%)
0
Would be 30–60 (0%)
244
Would be over 60 (100%)

All 244 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: 1926

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
70
Classic Feel
71
Modern Appeal
29
International
100

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

📜 Sadao Through the Generations

Sadao peaked in popularity in 1926 with 22 births, but its usage has remained stable since then. Today, only four individuals in the United States bear this name, all of whom are over 60 years old. This skew towards older generations reflects the name's historical roots and its continued presence as a cherished family legacy.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Hawaii 156
California 17

⭐ Famous People Named Sadao

Sadao is a masculine Japanese given name. Notable people with the name include:Sadao Abe , Japanese actor and musician Sadao Araki , Imperial Japanese Army general, politician, and political philosopher Sadao Bekku , Japanese classical composer Sadao Fuchigami , Japanese politician Sadao Hasegawa , Japanese gay erotic artist Sadao Kazama , Japanese sport wrestler Kotogahama Sadao , Japanese sumo wrestler Sadao Munemori , United States Army soldier and Medal of Honor recipient Sadao Nakajima , Japanese film director and screenwriter Sadao Sato , Japanese sport wrestler Sadao Sei , Japanese astr…

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✨ Similar Names to Sadao

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Sadao's Japanese roots

📄 About the Name Sadao

How Many People Have the Name Sadao?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 4 people in the United States currently share the name Sadao. That works out to roughly 1 in every 76,099,289 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Sadao a Common or Rare Name?

Sadao 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 Sadao Mean?

Sadao means "happiness" and comes from Japanese origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 4.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Sadao Most Popular?

The name Sadao reached peak popularity in 1926, with 22 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 Sadao?

Approximately 4 people named Sadao live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 244. That works out to roughly 1 in 76,099,289 Americans.

Is Sadao a rare name?

Sadao is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 76,099,289 Americans has this name.

What does the name Sadao mean?

Sadao means "happiness" and comes from Japanese origins.

Is Sadao more male or female?

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

When was Sadao most popular?

Sadao peaked in 1926 with 22 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 US4
All-Time Births244
1 in X1 in 76,099,289
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age103
Peak Year1926
World Rank#3,825
Male %100%
Female %0%

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

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.