Chad is a distinctive boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #4275 in 2025 with 4 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1996 with 115 births ranking #248. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 96.5%. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 67,984 boys born was named Chad. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.