Chad
Male name · ↓ Falling
94,173
Total Births
1972
Peak Year
—
Rank 2023
1945
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Chad
Chad is a male name that was once widely popular but has declined in recent decades. It peaked during the 1970s with significant usage. Approximately 94,173 Americans have been given this name since 1880.
📊 Popularity by Decade
| 1940s | 118 births |
| 1950s | 738 births |
| 1960s | 6,290 births |
| 1970s | 45,351 births |
| 1980s | 26,924 births |
| 1990s | 10,524 births |
| 2000s | 3,207 births |
| 2010s | 1,021 births |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Chad?
Chad has been given to 94,173 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 1972 with 5,368 births that year.
Is Chad a boy or girl name?
Chad is primarily used as a male name in the United States.
When was Chad most popular?
Chad was most popular in 1972, when 5,368 babies were given this name. The name has been declining in popularity.
How old is the name Chad?
Chad first appeared in US records in 1945.