Will my child share the name Chad with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 3 UK babies named Chad per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Chad in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Chad becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Chad has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 3247 places in the last five years. Its peak was #248 in 1996. Choosing it now means he is likely to be among the last of his generation with this name.

Is Chad a good choice for a distinctive name?

Chad is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Chad a popular baby name in the United States?

Chad does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

NameInClass Baby name predictor

👦 Boy's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #4992

Chad

Chad is a distinctive choice, ranked #4992 in 2023. Your child is likely to be the only Chad in their class.

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UK Rank 2023

#4992

About the Name Chad

Chad has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 3247 places in five years. It was most popular in 1996 at #248 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

Chad is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.