An estimated 222,498 living Americans are named Chad.
How rare is Chad?
Chad is uncommon among babies today, with 96 boys receiving the name in 2025, down 99.3% from its 1972 peak.
How old is the typical Chad?
The median age of a living American named Chad is approximately 47 years, with most bearers falling between 40 and 52 years old.
Is Chad still popular?
No. Chad is endangered as a baby name, down 99.3% from its 1972 peak with 96 births in 2025.
Where is Chad most common?
Chad has its strongest geographic signal in Utah, where it appears 19.8× more often than the national baseline.
1914Peak 19722025
Peak year
1972
Decline from peak
99.3%
2025
96
All-time
240,728
Diaspora map
Chad broke out in Arizona, Hawaii, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming (1964) and became over-represented in 37 states over 42 years.
Broke out: Arizona, Hawaii, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming, 1964 · over-represented in 37 states over 42 years
