Chad
girl nameChad entered the US charts in 1966, peaked at #1444 in 1973, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1966–2025
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rank today
#1444
peak (1973)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1960s | #3977 |
| 1970s | #1767 |
| 1980s | #2924 |
| 1990s | #11285 |
| 2000s | #14179 |
Living bearers
About 1,000 people named Chad are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Chad alive today was born around 1978, making them about 47 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Chad in 2025?
- Chad is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Chad most popular?
- Chad peaked in 1973, reaching #1444 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Chad with classmates?
- Chad will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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