Tadeo Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Tadeo is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Tadeo?
Tadeo is spelled T-A-D-E-O. The name has 5 letters.
Tadeo at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Tadeo is derived from the Aramaic name Thaddaeus, which may mean “heart” or “courageous.”
- Origin
- The name Tadeo is commonly associated with Spanish and Filipino cultures as a form of Thaddaeus or Thaddeus.
- Pronunciation
- tah-DEH-oh · 3 syllables
Tadeo Popularity in 2025
Rank#427
Recorded Births753
- Boys usage fell 15 places to #427 and recorded 29 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Tadeo Mean?
Tadeo is derived from the Aramaic name Thaddaeus, which may mean “heart” or “courageous.”
Origin: The name Tadeo is commonly associated with Spanish and Filipino cultures as a form of Thaddaeus or Thaddeus.
How Do You Pronounce Tadeo?
Pronunciationtah-DEH-oh
Syllables3
What Is the History of the Name Tadeo?
- History
- Tadeo has been used historically in Spanish-speaking regions and among Christian communities and is linked to Saint Thaddaeus, one of the twelve apostles.
Tadeo Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 753 | #427 |
| 2024 | Boys | 782 | #412 |
| 2023 | Boys | 642 | #473 |
| 2022 | Boys | 568 | #521 |
| 2021 | Boys | 465 | #598 |
| 2020 | Boys | 361 | #702 |
| 2019 | Boys | 331 | #731 |
| 2018 | Boys | 266 | #837 |
| 2017 | Boys | 266 | #833 |
| 2016 | Boys | 221 | #944 |
| 2015 | Boys | 189 | #1,049 |
| 2014 | Boys | 189 | #1,052 |
| 2013 | Boys | 152 | #1,180 |
| 2012 | Boys | 95 | #1,626 |
| 2011 | Boys | 80 | #1,795 |
| 2010 | Boys | 58 | #2,239 |
| 2009 | Boys | 42 | #2,847 |
| 2008 | Boys | 59 | #2,237 |
| 2007 | Boys | 48 | #2,564 |
| 2006 | Boys | 49 | #2,477 |
| 2005 | Boys | 33 | #3,091 |
| 2004 | Boys | 30 | #3,217 |
| 2003 | Boys | 34 | #2,847 |
| 2002 | Boys | 24 | #3,554 |
When Was Tadeo Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2024 · Boys
782 recorded births
National rank #412
2025 · Boys
753 recorded births
National rank #427
2023 · Boys
642 recorded births
National rank #473
2022 · Boys
568 recorded births
National rank #521
Where Tadeo Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| CA | #192 | 192 |
| AZ | #225 | 36 |
| TX | #252 | 155 |
| OR | #263 | 16 |
| NM | #270 | 7 |
| WA | #301 | 25 |
| IL | #306 | 35 |
| ID | #332 | 7 |