Tadarian
A masculine name of unknown origin and meaning.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Tadarian. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Tadarian today is around 21 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Tadarian births was 2005 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Tadarian. 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 Tadarian. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2005
5 babies that year
Average age
21
years old
2005 SSA rank
#13,105
Tracked since 2005
Popularity
Tadarian: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Tadarian 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 Tadarian during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Tadarian
The name Tadarian has its roots in the ancient Sumerian language, one of the earliest known written languages dating back to around 3500 BCE. It is believed to have originated in the region of Mesopotamia, which is now modern-day Iraq. The name is thought to be derived from the Sumerian words "tad" meaning "to rejoice" and "arian" meaning "noble" or "exalted one."
In ancient Sumerian mythology, there are references to a minor deity or spirit known as "Tadarian," who was associated with joy, celebration, and the harvest season. This entity was believed to bring happiness and prosperity to the land and its people. However, little is known about the specific rituals or ceremonies surrounding this figure, as many of the ancient Sumerian texts have been lost or remain undeciphered.
The earliest recorded use of the name Tadarian dates back to around 2700 BCE, found on a cuneiform tablet from the city of Uruk, one of the oldest cities in the world. This tablet appears to be a record of births and names within the city.
Throughout history, there have been a few notable individuals who bore the name Tadarian. One was a Sumerian scribe and scholar who lived around 2400 BCE. He is credited with creating one of the earliest known dictionaries, which helped preserve and document the Sumerian language.
Another noteworthy figure was Tadarian of Nineveh, a prominent architect and engineer who lived around 700 BCE during the reign of the Assyrian king Sennacherib. He is believed to have played a significant role in the construction of the famous city of Nineveh and its impressive fortifications.
In the 4th century BCE, there was a Greek philosopher and mathematician named Tadarian of Cyrene, who studied under the renowned Plato. He is known for his contributions to the field of geometry and his writings on the nature of the universe.
During the medieval period, a Tadarian ibn al-Haytham was a renowned Arabic scholar and physicist who lived from 965 to 1040 CE. He made significant advancements in the field of optics and is considered one of the pioneers of the modern scientific method.
In more recent times, there was a Tadarian Khurana, an Indian freedom fighter and activist who lived from 1892 to 1972. He played a crucial role in the non-violent resistance movement against British rule in India, working alongside leaders like Mahatma Gandhi.
While the name Tadarian may not be as common today, it carries a rich historical legacy and cultural significance, reflecting the ancient origins and diverse influences that have shaped its meaning and usage over the centuries.
People
Tadarian + last name combinations
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Other names starting with T
Other first names starting with T with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Tadarian: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Tadarian?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Tadarian 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 Tadarian a common name?
We classify Tadarian 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 Tadarian most popular?
The single biggest year for Tadarian was 2005, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Tadarian is about 21 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 Tadarian in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Tadarian a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Tadarian 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 Tadarian still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Tadarian 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 Tadarian 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 Tadarian?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.