Name Legacy

Chad

Recorded 1914–2025 · United States

Chad was most popular in 1972, when 13,441 American babies were given the name — ranking #40 that year. In 2025 it ranked #3,627, with 96 births. Across 1880–2025 the Social Security Administration has recorded 241,767 people named Chad.

Most popular in1972
Rank that year#40
Births that year13,441
Total since 1880241,767

Chad over time

18802025
Births per year. The dot marks Chad’s peak in 1972. Gaps are years the SSA suppressed, which it does for any name given to fewer than five babies.

Origin

Old English · "battle"

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Source: U.S.A. Social Security Administration. Years 1880–2025. namelegacy.org