Holding steady.
Popularity of Sadao since 1914
Babies named Sadao per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 68 |
| 1920s | 140 |
| 1930s | 36 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Sadao is a Japanese name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1914, with peak usage in 1926. It has never been common enough to rank nationally, but it represents a small piece of Japanese-American naming heritage. The name's trajectory has been stable, never experiencing a sharp rise or fall, and it remains a rare choice outside Japan.
Sadao is a Japanese given name, typically masculine. Its exact meaning is unclear, though the kanji used in its spelling can offer various interpretations. Common character combinations include 貞雄 (sada meaning 'chaste' or 'constant' and o meaning 'hero' or 'male'), or 定雄 (sada meaning 'determine' and o meaning 'male'). The name saw modest use in the early 20th century, especially in the 1920s, but has since declined in popularity.
Sibling names for Sadao
Names that share Sadao's style, for a brother or sister.
