Holding steady.
Popularity of Tadan since 1998
Babies named Tadan per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 13 |
| 2000s | 96 |
| 2010s | 5 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Tadan is an exceedingly rare modern name for boys, first recorded in the United States in 1998. Its origin is unclear: it may be a creative respelling of Tad or a borrowing of Japanese names like Tadanori, but no firm derivation exists. The name saw its highest usage in 2003, though even in that peak year the count was minimal, and it has never entered the top 1,000 rankings. Based on Social Security data, Tadan's trajectory has remained stable at extremely low frequency, reflecting its status as an uncommon choice. No top states are associated with the name, further underscoring its rarity. Parents drawn to Tadan likely value its short, strong sound and modern feel.
Tadan does not have a well-established etymology. It first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1998, suggesting a recent coinage. It may be inspired by Japanese names beginning with Tada- (meaning 'loyal' or 'faithful') combined with a fashionable suffix, or it could be a respelling of names like Tad or Tadanori. Its sudden emergence and consistent but rare usage point to a modern invented name.
Sibling names for Tadan
Names that share Tadan's style, for a brother or sister.
