NAME PROFILE
Chad
Chad is a masculine name with Old English origins, meaning 'battle' or 'warrior.' It conveys a sense of strength and determination, often associated with someone who is brave and assertive, embodying qualities of leadership and resilience.
Key Stats
| Total births | 241,767 |
| Gender | Male (98% / 2%) |
| Peak year | 1972 |
| Peak generation | Gen X |
| First recorded | 1917 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
TX — 21%OH — 20%CA — 20%UT — 19%PA — 19%
Notable People
Chadwick Boseman (Actor, *Black Panther*) · Chad Michael Murray (Actor, *One Tree Hill*) · Chad Pennington (Former NFL Quarterback) · Chad Gable (Wrestler, WWE) · Chad Kroeger (Musician, Lead singer of Nickelback)
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