Tad
boy name#7194 in 2025Tad entered the US charts in 1912, peaked at #470 in 1966, ranks #7194 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1912–2025
#7194
rank today
#470
peak (1966)
11
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3313 |
| 1920s | #3051 |
| 1930s | #2362 |
| 1940s | #1618 |
| 1950s | #1000 |
| 1960s | #576 |
| 1970s | #673 |
| 1980s | #918 |
| 1990s | #1666 |
| 2000s | #3196 |
| 2010s | #5502 |
| 2020s | #6962 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Tad has been most popular in UT.
Living bearers
About 5,900 people named Tad are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Tad alive today was born around 1971, making them about 54 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Tad in 2025?
- Tad ranks #7194 among US boy names in 2025, with 11 babies given the name.
- When was the name Tad most popular?
- Tad peaked in 1966, reaching #470 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Tad with classmates?
- Tad will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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