Chad
Peaked at #25 nationally in 1972, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1914, Chad has been recorded <1% of the time for girls and >99% of the time for boys.
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Chad — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#1445
in 1973
Last ranked
#14521
in 2004
Years tracked
31
1966–2004
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1966, Chad reached its peak popularity for girls in 1973, ranking #1445 nationally with 67 babies given the name that year.
Chad hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for girls since 2004, when it stood at #14521.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | #14,521 | 6 |
| 1996 | #13,897 | 5 |
| 1995 | #13,804 | 5 |
| 1994 | #10,774 | 7 |
| 1992 | #9,629 | 8 |
| 1991 | #9,479 | 8 |
| 1990 | #11,647 | 6 |
| 1989 | #7,040 | 11 |
Chad — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#25
in 1972
Current rank
#1805
in 2024
Years tracked
110
1914–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1914, Chad reached its peak popularity for boys in 1972, ranking #25 nationally with 13,391 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #705 (2014) to #1805 (2024) — a 61% drop.
As of 2024, Chad ranks #1805 nationally for boys, with 90 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #1,805 | 90 |
| 2023 | #1,607 | 108 |
| 2022 | #1,404 | 132 |
| 2021 | #1,217 | 158 |
| 2020 | #1,241 | 150 |
| 2019 | #1,118 | 175 |
| 2018 | #898 | 241 |
| 2017 | #950 | 219 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Chad most popular?
Chad was most popular in 1972, when it ranked #25 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Chad becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Chad?
At least 241,679 babies have been recorded with the name Chad in the US since 1914, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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