UK boy's name
Chadd
From the Old English word "ceade", meaning "a type of weedy plant".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2000. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Chadd is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Chadd popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2000 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3036, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1996, with 7 births.
This profile covers 17 England and Wales registrations across 4 recorded years from 1996 to 2000. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 43% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 17 living people in the UK are called Chadd. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2001 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Chadd ranked #3036 for boys in England and Wales in 2000, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1996, when 7 boys were registered as Chadd.
- • About 17 living people in the UK are estimated to have Chadd as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3036
2000
Births in 2000
3
Latest year
Peak year
1996
7 births
Estimated living
17
2026
Meaning
What does Chadd mean?
The name Chadd is an English variant of the more common name Chad, which is derived from the Anglo-Saxon word "cēd" meaning "battle" or "warrior." It is believed to have originated in England during the Middle Ages, likely as a nickname or shortened form of longer names like Cedric or Chadwick.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Chadd can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, which was a comprehensive record of landowners and property in England commissioned by William the Conqueror. The name appears as "Chadde," likely referring to a landowner or prominent individual at the time.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Chadd. One such figure was Chadd Fergusson (1592-1667), a Scottish minister and theologian who served as the Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland in 1647. He played a significant role in the Scottish Reformation and the development of Presbyterian church governance.
Another noteworthy bearer of the name was Chadd Egerton (1701-1787), an English politician and landowner who served as a Member of Parliament for several constituencies, including Brackley and Oxfordshire. He was also a prominent figure in the local government of Staffordshire.
In the 19th century, Chadd Haley (1812-1889) was an American abolitionist and politician who served as the 15th Governor of California from 1867 to 1871. He actively supported the Union during the American Civil War and advocated for the abolition of slavery.
More recently, Chadd Hartman (1944-2019) was an American actor and comedian known for his roles in films such as "Airplane!" and "The Sting." He had a successful career in both television and film, often portraying comedic characters.
While not as common as some other names, Chadd has maintained a presence throughout history, particularly in England and the United States. Its origins can be traced back to the Anglo-Saxon language, and it has been borne by individuals in various fields, including religion, politics, and entertainment.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Chadd over time
The chart below shows babies named Chadd registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2000. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Chadd, the clearest high point is 1996. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2000, compared with 7 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Chadd by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Chadd was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | #3036 | 3 | 1 |
| 1990s | #2290 | 14 | 3 |
Related
Names similar to Chadd
- Charlie 104,761
- Callum 65,796
- Connor 53,072
- Cameron 40,394
- Charles 33,091
- Christopher 26,849
- Caleb 15,553
- Corey 12,622
- Carter 11,505
- Cody 11,075
- Conor 10,298
- Christian 9,695
FAQ
Chadd: questions and answers
How popular is the name Chadd in the UK right now?
In 2000, Chadd was ranked #3036 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Chadd most popular?
The peak year on record was 1996, with 7 babies registered as Chadd in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Chadd?
From the Old English word "ceade", meaning "a type of weedy plant".
How many people are called Chadd in the UK?
A total of 17 babies have been registered as Chadd across the 4 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.