How Many People Are Named Chad?
241,679
people in the United States are named Chad
1 in 1,386 people has this name
Popularity Rank
#335
⭐ Uncommon
Population Percentage
0.0721%
Of US population
Peak Year
1972
13,440 births
Trend
→
Stable
📖 Name Origin & Meaning
Origin:
English
Pronunciation:
CHAD
Gender:
Primarily Male
Meaning:
From the Old English name Ceadda which is of unknown meaning, possibly based on Welsh cad "battle". This was the name of a 7th-century English saint. Borne primarily by Catholics, it was a rare name until the 1960s when it started to become more common amongst the general population. This is also the name of a country in Africa, though it originates from a different source.
⚧ Gender Distribution
This name is Primarily Male
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 43.7 years old
📈 Popularity Over Time
Births per year from 1914 to 2024
📍 State-Wise Distribution
California
17,035
Ohio
16,370
Texas
14,385
Michigan
13,075
Pennsylvania
11,863
Illinois
10,802
Minnesota
9,991
Indiana
9,581
Wisconsin
9,218
New York
8,532
💡 Fun Facts About "Chad"
- 90 babies were named Chad in 2024
- Most popular in the year 1972
- Currently stable in popularity
- First recorded in 1914
- Most popular in California
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