Chad is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #1701 in 2025 with 96 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1996 with 2,168 births ranking #161. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 95.6%. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 17,792 boys born was named Chad. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.