Tadayoshi
A masculine Japanese name meaning "loyal, sincere" or "generation of integrity".
Name Census estimates that about 0 living Americans carry the first name Tadayoshi. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Tadayoshi today is around 0 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Tadayoshi births was 1920 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Tadayoshi. 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 Tadayoshi. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
0
~ - Americans
Peak year
1920
7 babies that year
Average age
-
1927 SSA rank
#4,728
Tracked since 1920
Popularity
Tadayoshi: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Tadayoshi 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 Tadayoshi during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 12 | 0 | 12 |
Geography
Where Tadayoshis live
Origin
Meaning and history of Tadayoshi
The name Tadayoshi has its origins in Japan, deriving from two separate Japanese words - "Tada" meaning "loyal" or "faithful," and "Yoshi" meaning "good," "righteous," or "prosperous." This name reflects the cultural values and ideals of ancient Japan, emphasizing virtue, honor, and allegiance.
The earliest recorded use of the name Tadayoshi can be traced back to the Heian period (794-1185 CE) in Japan. During this era, the Japanese nobility and samurai warriors began adopting more complex given names, often incorporating philosophical or aspirational meanings.
One of the earliest known historical figures with the name Tadayoshi was Tadayoshi Sakakibara (1428-1508), a prominent Japanese poet and calligrapher from the late Muromachi period. His works were highly regarded and are still studied today as examples of classical Japanese literature.
In the Edo period (1603-1868), the name Tadayoshi gained further prominence. Tadayoshi Matsudaira (1594-1645) was a renowned daimyo (feudal lord) who served under the Tokugawa shogunate. His leadership and military prowess earned him respect and admiration throughout Japan.
Another notable figure was Tadayoshi Fukuhara (1786-1853), a renowned sword maker from the late Edo period. His craftsmanship and dedication to the art of sword forging were highly esteemed, and his works are considered national treasures in Japan.
Moving into the modern era, Tadayoshi Yasuda (1873-1935) was a prominent Japanese businessman and philanthropist. He founded the Yasuda Bank and played a significant role in the development of Japan's financial industry during the Meiji and Taisho periods.
Lastly, Tadayoshi Ohara (1914-1985) was a celebrated Japanese poet and literary critic. His works explored themes of nature, spirituality, and the human condition, earning him numerous awards and accolades throughout his lifetime.
These examples illustrate the enduring presence of the name Tadayoshi throughout Japanese history, spanning various fields and professions. The name's rich cultural heritage and aspirational meaning have contributed to its continued use and significance within Japanese society.
People
Tadayoshi + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Tadayoshi 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
Tadayoshi: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Tadayoshi?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 0 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Tadayoshi 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 - US residents.
Is Tadayoshi a common name?
We classify Tadayoshi as "Very Rare". It ranks above 2.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 12 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Tadayoshi most popular?
The single biggest year for Tadayoshi was 1920, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Tadayoshi is about 0 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 Tadayoshi in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Tadayoshi a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Tadayoshi 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 Tadayoshi still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Tadayoshi 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 Tadayoshi 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 Tadayoshi?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.