How old is someone named Chad?
The average Chad is 45 years old.
Half of all living Chads are between 40 and 52.
When was Chad popular?
Chad had one big moment, peaking in 1972. 64% of the babies ever named Chad arrived in a single 15-year stretch.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 50 | 0 |
| 1920s | 103 | 0 |
| 1930s | 157 | under 100 |
| 1940s | 451 | 200 |
| 1950s | 1,837 | 1,200 |
| 1960s | 15,952 | 13,000 |
| 1970s | 114,098 | 100,000 |
| 1980s | 69,431 | 65,000 |
| 1990s | 27,151 | 26,000 |
| 2000s | 8,522 | 8,400 |
| 2010s | 3,281 | 3,300 |
| 2020s | 734 | 730 |
How many Chads are still alive?
About 220,000 Chads are alive in the US today. That's 91% of the roughly 240,000 babies named Chad since 1914.
Nearly every Chad ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Chad?
More than half of living Chads are Gen Xers, born between 1965 and 1980.
- Boomer 2%
- Gen X 56%
- Millennial 35%
- Gen Z 7%
- Gen Alpha 1%
Is Chad an old name?
Somewhat. Chad is older than 73 in 100 names on AgeByName, but younger than plenty of classics.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Chad will be 72 in 2056, so the name is aging fast.
Is Chad a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely boys: 99.6% of living Chads are men.
Names the same age as Chad
NAME TWIN
Chad's name twin is Kesha. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Kesha's age curve is the closest match to Chad's: 92% alike.
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Questions about the name Chad
How old is the average Chad?
The average Chad in the US is 45 years old. The median is 47, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Chad?
About 220,000 Chads are alive in the US today, out of roughly 240,000 babies given the name since 1914.
When was the name Chad most popular?
In 1972, when about 13,000 baby boys were named Chad.
Is Chad a Gen X name?
Yes. About 56% of living Chads are Gen Xers, born between 1965 and 1980.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this