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.

Related & Similar Names

⚧ Gender Distribution

Female
0.4%
Male
99.6%

This name is Primarily Male

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 43.7 years old

Young (<30) 25,133
10.4%
Adult (30–60) 212,215
87.8%
Senior (>60) 4,331
1.8%

📈 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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