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Chad

male

Meaning

"Battle Warrior"

Historically linked to Saint Chad of Mercia, it reemerged as a short given name in the twentieth century.

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Popularity History of Chad

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#1805Ranked in 2024

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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Selected Year Rank
#1805

Chad was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
-198

lower than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

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Baby Name Lists That Include Chad

Browse every Namylab list page that currently includes Chad, from meaning and origin collections to letter, syllable, and themed baby name lists.

19 linked lists

Quick Facts

OriginOld English
Syllables1
Length4 letters

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