Chadwick
Chadwick is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Chad's town or dairy farm.
Origin and history
Chadwick is an English surname turned given name, historically derived from various place names in England meaning 'settlement belonging to Chad'. It has been steadily used in the United States throughout the 20th and 21st centuries. The name gained widespread modern recognition through cultural figures such as actor Chadwick Boseman.
Popularity in the United States
13,276 babies in the United States have been named Chadwick since 1880. It ranks #1028 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1721.
States where it is most popular
- GA (10.5 %)
- NC (7.8 %)
- TX (7.2 %)
- TN (6.9 %)
- AL (5.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 46 |
| 1920-1930 | 101 |
| 1930-1940 | 61 |
| 1940-1950 | 112 |
| 1950-1960 | 143 |
| 1960-1970 | 853 |
| 1970-1980 | 5,709 |
| 1980-1990 | 3,438 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,662 |
| 2000-2010 | 636 |
| 2010-2019 | 309 |
| 2020-2029 | 206 |
Famous people named Chadwick
- Chadwick Boseman: Actor, Playwright
Nicknames
Chad, Chaddy
Fun facts
- Chadwick derives from several places in Lancashire, Warwickshire, and Worcestershire, Old English for 'Chad's wic' (dwelling or farm).
- The name saw heightened public awareness in the late 2010s due to the global fame of actor Chadwick Boseman.