Chad
How to say it: CHAD · /ˈtʃæd/
From Old English 'Ceadda', possibly meaning 'battle' or 'warrior'. Associated with a 7th-century English saint.
Chad was the 1,415th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 96 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1970s, its births are down about 68% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #2,038 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #1,415 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 96 |
| Share of births | 1 in 34,534 |
| Peak decade | 1970s |
| Change over 10 years | −68% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #2,038 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Chad peaked in the 1970s and is less common today.
What goes with it
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Chad is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French.
Famous people named Chad
- Chad Michael Murray (born 1981)American actor
- Chad Hurley (born 1977)American businessman, co-founder of YouTube
- Chad Smith (born 1961)American drummer
From Wikidata and Wikipedia
Good to know
- Chad is internet slang for a stereotypical alpha male, from incel forums to mainstream memes.
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