What is the origin of the name Chad?

Chad is a name of English origin.

How popular is the name Chad?

In 2023, 90 babies were named Chad in the United States. The name is currently falling in popularity.

Yes, Chad is traditionally used as a boy's name.

Boy's name

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Births Last Year: 90 ↘

All-Time Total: 240,640

Peak Year: 1972

Chad is of Celtic origin, derived from the Old English word "ceadd," meaning "warrior" or "battle."

Boy names closely related to Chad

Keith Dwayne Jayce Ronald Javon Carl Caiden Craig

Girl names closely related to Chad

Rayne Kylah Amiyah Amya Dream Saige Courtney Royal

Names with similar meaning to Chad

Caden Caiden Cayden Elda Hilda Kaden Kadin Kaeden

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

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