Tadashi Boy
Origin(s)
Pronunciationtah-DAH-shee / tɑːˈdɑːʃiJapanese
Meaning
loyal; virtuous
Historical & Cultural Background
Tadashi is a traditional Japanese name that has been used for centuries. It is often associated with positive virtues such as loyalty and righteousness. In Japanese culture, names often carry significant meaning and reflect the values of the family. The name is commonly given to boys and can be found in various historical texts and modern contexts.
Trend Summary
The name Tadashi has remained relatively uncommon in the United States.
Similar Names
Variants
- Tadasu
- Tad
International Variants
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Famous people named Tadashi
Tadashi Yanai is a Japanese businessman known for founding the clothing retail company Uniqlo.
Tadashi Suzuki is a renowned Japanese theater director and playwright recognized for his contributions to modern theater.
Fictional characters named Tadashi
Tadashi Hamada is a character in the Disney film 'Big Hero 6,' known for being a brilliant robotics engineer.
Tadashi is a character in the anime series 'Kaze no Stigma,' where he plays a supporting role.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Tadashi was first seen in the United States in 1912. Tadashi has ranked as high as #861 nationally, which occurred in 1922, and has been most popular in Hawaii, California, and Washington. In the past 5 years the name Tadashi has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Tadashi (1942)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1912 | 9 |
| 1913 | 13 |
| 1914 | 19 |
| 1915 | 19 |
| 1916 | 17 |
| 1917 | 34 |
| 1918 | 23 |
| 1919 | 22 |
| 1920 | 31 |
| 1921 | 28 |
| 1922 | 35 |
| 1923 | 33 |
| 1924 | 31 |
| 1925 | 23 |
| 1926 | 21 |
| 1927 | 23 |
| 1928 | 15 |
| 1929 | 15 |
| 1930 | 14 |
| 1931 | 11 |
| 1932 | 9 |
| 1933 | 6 |
| 1934 | 15 |
| 1935 | 13 |
| 1936 | 8 |
| 1938 | 5 |
| 1942 | 6 |
| 1970 | 5 |
| 1976 | 8 |
| 1977 | 7 |
| 1982 | 7 |
| 1988 | 6 |
| 1990 | 7 |
| 2005 | 5 |
| 2007 | 5 |
| 2008 | 5 |
| 2015 | 14 |
| 2016 | 13 |
| 2017 | 10 |
| 2018 | 10 |
| 2019 | 6 |
| 2020 | 19 |
| 2021 | 13 |
| 2022 | 8 |
| 2023 | 10 |
| 2024 | 9 |