How Many People Are Named Tadashi?

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

Tadashi
Very Rare
Japanese

Tadashi means 'benevolent' in Japanese, making it a name rich in positive connotations. Only 177 people named Tadashi live in the US today, which means just 1 in 1,866,480 Americans have this name. Interestingly, the name peaked in popularity back in 1922 with 35 births.

~177
Living in US
1 in 1,866,480
Americans
1922
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Benevolent
🌐
Origin
Japanese
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 8
Personality Traits
Respectful Dignified Compassionate
8
Life Path Number

Traditionally, life-path number 8 represents power, authority, and success.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

524,406
Worldwide Bearers
#1,916
Global Rank
🇯🇵 Japan
521,491
🇧🇷 Brazil
1,363
🇺🇸 United States
1,060
🇹🇭 Thailand
162
🇵🇭 Philippines
31
🇨🇦 Canada
24
🇬🇧 England
23
🇲🇽 Mexico
21
🇳🇿 New Zealand
20
🇩🇴 Dominican Republic
19

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
177 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 81
127
Would be under 30 (19%)
40
Would be 30–60 (6%)
498
Would be over 60 (75%)

All 665 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: 1922

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
83
Classic Feel
78
Modern Appeal
42
International
100

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

📜 Tadashi Through the Generations

Tadashi, a name steeped in tradition and meaning, has seen its share of ups and downs throughout the decades. With only 177 individuals bearing this name in the United States today, it's clear that Tadashi remains a rare gem among names. The majority of those named Tadashi are over 60 years old, indicating a strong generational skew towards older individuals. This trend suggests that while Tadashi may be rising in popularity, it still holds onto its classic roots, evoking a sense of heritage and respectability.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Hawaii 264
California 159
Washington 5

✨ Similar Names to Tadashi

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Tadashi's Japanese roots

📄 About the Name Tadashi

How Many People Have the Name Tadashi?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 177 people in the United States currently share the name Tadashi. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,866,480 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Tadashi a Common or Rare Name?

Tadashi 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 Tadashi Mean?

Tadashi means "benevolent" and comes from Japanese origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Tadashi Most Popular?

The name Tadashi reached peak popularity in 1922, with 35 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

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 Tadashi?

Approximately 177 people named Tadashi live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 665. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,866,480 Americans.

Is Tadashi a rare name?

Tadashi is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,866,480 Americans has this name.

What does the name Tadashi mean?

Tadashi means "benevolent" and comes from Japanese origins.

Is Tadashi more male or female?

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

When was Tadashi most popular?

Tadashi peaked in 1922 with 35 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

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 US177
All-Time Births665
1 in X1 in 1,866,480
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age81
Peak Year1922
World Rank#1,916
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.