Masculine dossier · first seen 1914

Chad

Endangered Down 99.3% from peak

Peak era

1972

Peak births

13,392

Current vitality

Rare

Peak generation

Gen X

1914Peak 19722025

Quick answers about Chad

An estimated 225,725 living Americans are named Chad.

Chad is uncommon among babies today, with 96 boys receiving the name in 2025, down 99.3% from its 1972 peak.

The median age of a living American named Chad is approximately 47 years, with most bearers falling between 40 and 53 years old.

No. Chad is endangered as a baby name, down 99.3% from its 1972 peak with 96 births in 2025.

Peak year

1972

Decline from peak

99.3%

2025

All-time

240,728

Diaspora map

Chad broke out in Louisiana, Minnesota, Utah, Washington, and Wisconsin (1962) and became over-represented in 36 states over 48 years.

Broke out: Louisiana, Minnesota, Utah, Washington, and Wisconsin, 1962 · over-represented in 36 states over 48 years