Masculine dossier · first seen 1912
Tad
Endangered
Down 95.8% from peak
Peak era
1966
Peak births
265
Current vitality
Rare
Peak generation
Gen X
Quick answers about Tad
How many people are named Tad?
An estimated 5,699 living Americans are named Tad.
How rare is Tad?
Tad is very rare among babies today, with 11 boys receiving the name in 2025, down 95.8% from its 1966 peak.
How old is the typical Tad?
The median age of a living American named Tad is approximately 52 years, with most bearers falling between 39 and 60 years old.
Is Tad still popular?
No. Tad is endangered as a baby name, down 95.8% from its 1966 peak with 11 births in 2025.
Where is Tad most common?
Tad has its strongest geographic signal in Washington, where it appears 3.3× more often than the national baseline.
1912Peak 19662025
Peak year
1966
Decline from peak
95.8%
2025
11
All-time
6,929