Chad
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Warrior; Defender
Background: The name Chad originates from the Old English personal name 'Ceadda,' believed to mean 'warrior' or 'defender.' Additionally, it has connections to the Celtic word that conveys similar meanings, emphasizing the qualities of strength and protection associated with the name.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#162
Total births
241,679
Most popular decade
1970s
(342,306 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-1,101 ranks)
Years in Top 100
22
First recorded year
1914
Gender usage
99.6% male
0.4% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1914
- First year births
- 11
- First year rank
- #1,975
- Peak year
- 1972
- Peak year births
- 13,391
- Peak rank
- #25
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 90
- Recent rank
- #1,805
Female
- First year
- 1966
- First year births
- 8
- First year rank
- #4,866
- Peak year
- 1976
- Peak year births
- 69
- Peak rank
- #1,499
- Most recent year
- 2004
- Recent year births
- 6
- Recent rank
- #14,177
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).