Holding steady.
Popularity of Tadao since 1912
Babies named Tadao per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 97 |
| 1920s | 167 |
| 1930s | 31 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Tadao is a Japanese masculine given name that has maintained a stable presence in naming records since its first recorded use in 1912. The name reached its peak popularity in 1920, consistent with early 20th-century Japanese immigration patterns to the United States. Its trajectory has remained steady without significant revival, reflecting its traditional character. As a name rooted in Japanese cultural heritage, Tadao continues to be used among families honoring that background.
Tadao is a Japanese masculine given name. It can be written with various kanji combinations; the most common include 忠 (tada, 'loyal, faithful') and 夫 (o, 'husband, man'), or 正 (tada, 'right, correct') and 雄 (o, 'male, heroic'). The name has been in use since the early 20th century, with its peak popularity in the 1920s among Japanese families.
Sibling names for Tadao
Names that share Tadao's style, for a brother or sister.
