Chad
5 countries#1699 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Chad was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
241,767 births recorded 1914–2025 · currently #1699 · peaked in 1972 with 13,441 births
Most common in: California, Ohio, Texas, Michigan, Pennsylvania
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
1,210 births recorded 1974–2021 · peaked in 1996 with 122 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
1,144 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #3990 · peaked in 1996 with 115 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
520 births recorded 1990–2021 · peaked in 2008 with 37 births
Most common in: Paris, Nord, Hauts-de-Seine, Bouches-du-Rhône, Gironde
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
51 births recorded 1974–2013 · peaked in 1996 with 7 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
15 births recorded 2002–2008 · peaked in 2002 with 4 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Chad’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #373 | — |
| 2007 | #431 | ↓58 |
| 2008 | #452 | ↓21 |
| 2009 | #509 | ↓57 |
| 2010 | #545 | ↓36 |
| 2011 | #569 | ↓24 |
| 2012 | #589 | ↓20 |
| 2013 | #674 | ↓85 |
| 2014 | #704 | ↓30 |
| 2015 | #760 | ↓56 |
| 2016 | #799 | ↓39 |
| 2017 | #947 | ↓148 |
| 2018 | #899 | ↑48 |
| 2019 | #1118 | ↓219 |
| 2020 | #1240 | ↓122 |
| 2021 | #1218 | ↑22 |
| 2022 | #1403 | ↓185 |
| 2023 | #1608 | ↓205 |
| 2024 | #1809 | ↓201 |
| 2025 | #1699 | ↑110 |
Frequently asked questions about Chad
Is Chad a popular name?
Yes — Chad currently ranks #1699 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Chad more common for boys or girls?
Chad is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Chad most popular?
Chad peaked in 1972 in United States, with 13,441 recorded births that year.
Is Chad rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Chad’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #1975 in 1914 to #1699 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Chad?
At least 243,497 babies have been recorded with the name Chad across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Chad popular in more than one country?
Yes — Chad appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, England & Wales, France, Scotland, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Chad?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Chad include Avian, Aviraj, Ghaith, Josh.
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Ranked directly next to Chad in United States, 2025 — a real popularity match, not a subjective list.