Tadashi
Tadashi is a boy's name of Japanese origin.
Meaning
Correct, loyal, righteous, or faithful, depending on the kanji characters used.
Origin and history
Tadashi is a traditional Japanese masculine name with multiple possible kanji meanings, commonly associated with correctness, loyalty, or devotion. In the United States, it remains relatively rare, maintaining a steady presence through cultural exchange and media representation.
Popularity in the United States
676 babies in the United States have been named Tadashi since 1880. It ranks #4000 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1857.
States where it is most popular
- HI (61.7 %)
- CA (37.1 %)
- WA (1.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 156 |
| 1920-1930 | 255 |
| 1930-1940 | 81 |
| 1940-1950 | 6 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 20 |
| 1980-1990 | 13 |
| 1990-2000 | 7 |
| 2000-2010 | 15 |
| 2010-2019 | 53 |
| 2020-2029 | 70 |
Famous people named Tadashi
- Tadashi Yanai: Entrepreneur, Business Executive
Fun facts
- The name gained modern recognition in the U.S. through Tadashi Hamada, a key heroic character in Disney's 2014 animated movie Big Hero 6.
- Like many Japanese names, its meaning changes based on the kanji characters chosen, such as 忠 (loyalty) or 正 (correctness).