NAME PROFILE
Thad
Thad is a diminutive of Thaddeus, which is of Aramaic origin meaning 'heart' or 'courageous heart.' It conveys a sense of bravery and determination, often associated with individuals who are caring and kind-hearted.
Key Stats
| Total births | 8,224 |
| Gender | Male (46% / 54%) |
| Peak year | 1967 |
| Peak generation | Gen X |
| First recorded | 1912 |
| Most recent | 2000 |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
NC — 26%TX — 24%OH — 18%CA — 16%GA — 15%
Notable People
Thaddeus Stevens (American politician, abolitionist) · Thad Matta (College basketball coach) · Thad Jones (Jazz trumpeter and composer) · Thad Cochran (U.S. Senator from Mississippi) · Thad Castle (Fictional character from *Blue Mountain State*)
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