Sadarian
A masculine name of Persian origin meaning "belonging to a ruler".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Sadarian. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Sadarian today is around 39 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Sadarian births was 1985 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Sadarian. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Sadarian. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1985
5 babies that year
Average age
39
years old
1985 SSA rank
#7,385
Tracked since 1985
Popularity
Sadarian: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Sadarian by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Sadarian during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Sadarian
The name Sadarian is believed to have its origins in the ancient Persian language, derived from the word "sadar," which means "leader" or "chief." This name first emerged during the Achaemenid Empire, which ruled over the Persian territories from 550 BC to 330 BC.
The earliest recorded use of the name Sadarian can be traced back to a Persian nobleman who lived during the reign of Darius the Great, one of the most influential rulers of the Achaemenid Empire. This nobleman was known for his leadership skills and was a trusted advisor to the king.
Throughout the centuries, the name Sadarian has been associated with individuals of great stature and influence. One notable figure was Sadarian ibn Khalid, a renowned Islamic scholar and poet who lived in the 9th century AD. His works on poetry and literature were widely celebrated during his lifetime and continue to be studied to this day.
In the 12th century, a Persian warrior named Sadarian al-Qasimi gained fame for his bravery and military prowess. He played a crucial role in defending the city of Isfahan from invading forces and was later appointed as the governor of the region.
Another prominent figure in history who bore the name Sadarian was a Persian architect from the 16th century. He was responsible for designing and overseeing the construction of several magnificent mosques and palaces during the Safavid Dynasty, which ruled over Persia from 1501 to 1736.
In more recent times, Sadarian Khosravi was a celebrated Iranian artist and calligrapher who lived from 1882 to 1951. His intricate calligraphic works were highly regarded, and he is considered one of the greatest masters of Persian calligraphy.
While the name Sadarian may have originated in Persia, it has since been adopted and used in various cultures and regions around the world, with each culture adding its unique influences and interpretations to the name's meaning and significance.
People
Sadarian + last name combinations
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Related
Other names starting with S
Other first names starting with S with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Sadarian: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Sadarian?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Sadarian going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Sadarian a common name?
We classify Sadarian as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Sadarian most popular?
The single biggest year for Sadarian was 1985, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Sadarian is about 39 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Sadarian in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Sadarian a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Sadarian in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Sadarian still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Sadarian in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Sadarian can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are named Sadarian?
See how many Americans are named Sadarian on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.