Chad
Chad is derived from the Old English name Ceadda, borne by a 7th-century Anglo-Saxon saint. The name also references the African country of Chad, though the personal name predates this association.
Current Popularity
#1701 for boys
in the United States (2025)
Popularity over time
Good to Know
- •Very easy to spell and pronounce
- •Peak popularity was in the 1970s-80s
- •Short, single-syllable name that's hard to shorten further
- •Has gained internet meme associations in recent years
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Famous People
Chad Michael Murray
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Chad Smith
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Chad Kroeger
Lead singer of Nickelback
Chad Ochocinco
Former NFL wide receiver
Statistics
240,728
Total births since 1880
1972
Peak year
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