Tadarius
Of modern coinage, possibly derived from Latin word "darius", meaning giver.
Name Census estimates that about 382 living Americans carry the first name Tadarius. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Tadarius today is around 25 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Tadarius births was 2001 (25 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Tadarius. 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.
People living today
382
~ 1 in 897,263 Americans
Peak year
2001
25 babies that year
Average age
25
years old
2023 SSA rank
#9,623
Tracked since 1986
Popularity
Tadarius: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Tadarius from the 1980s through to the 2020s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 162 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Tadarius 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 Tadarius during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Tadarius' live
The SSA's state-level files cover 5 states and territories. Tennessee, Alabama, Florida recorded the most babies named Tadarius, while Texas, Mississippi, Florida recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 14 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Tadarius
The name Tadarius has its origins in the ancient Etruscan language, dating back to the 8th century BCE. It is believed to have been derived from the Etruscan word "tader," which meant "warrior" or "brave one." The name was popular among the Etruscan nobility and aristocracy, who prided themselves on their military prowess and valor.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Tadarius can be found in the Etruscan inscriptions discovered in the city of Cerveteri, near modern-day Rome. These inscriptions, dating back to the 6th century BCE, mention a prominent Etruscan leader by the name of Tadarius, who was revered for his leadership in battles against neighboring tribes.
As the Etruscan civilization gradually became assimilated into the Roman culture, the name Tadarius began to appear in Roman historical records as well. One notable figure bearing this name was Tadarius Maximus, a Roman general who lived in the 2nd century CE and played a crucial role in the Roman conquest of Britannia.
During the Middle Ages, the name Tadarius enjoyed a resurgence in popularity among the noble families of Italy and France. A famous bearer of the name was Tadarius de Montfort, a French nobleman and crusader who participated in the Fourth Crusade and the Albigensian Crusade in the 13th century.
In the Renaissance era, the name Tadarius was associated with several prominent figures in the arts and literature. One such individual was Tadarius Tasso, an Italian poet and playwright who lived from 1544 to 1595 and is best known for his epic poem "Gerusalemme Liberata."
Another notable figure with this name was Tadarius Vinci, an Italian architect and engineer who lived from 1652 to 1728. He is renowned for his innovative designs and contributions to the field of hydraulic engineering, having designed several intricate water systems and fountains throughout Italy.
While the name Tadarius has since fallen out of common usage, it remains a testament to the rich cultural heritage and historical significance of its Etruscan roots, serving as a reminder of the enduring legacy of ancient civilizations.
People
Tadarius + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Tadarius as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with T
Other first names starting with T with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Tadarius: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Tadarius?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 382 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Tadarius 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 897,263 US residents.
Is Tadarius a common name?
We classify Tadarius as "Very Rare". It ranks above 81.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 389 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Tadarius most popular?
The single biggest year for Tadarius was 2001, when 25 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Tadarius is about 25 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Tadarius a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Tadarius 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.
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.