Tadd
Tadd is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Heart, courageous, or gift of God.
Origin and history
Tadd is an English masculine given name, primarily functioning as a modern spelling variant of Tad or a short form of Thaddeus. It achieved moderate usage in the United States during the mid-to-late 20th century. Today, it is an uncommon choice for newborns.
Popularity in the United States
1,457 babies in the United States have been named Tadd since 1880. It ranks #3270 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- OH (24.4 %)
- IL (23.7 %)
- CA (19.3 %)
- MI (16.3 %)
- PA (8.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 61 |
| 1960-1970 | 315 |
| 1970-1980 | 468 |
| 1980-1990 | 368 |
| 1990-2000 | 158 |
| 2000-2010 | 67 |
| 2010-2019 | 20 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Fun facts
- Tadd originated as a double-consonant variant of Tad, which historically served as a pet form for Thaddeus or Edward.
- The name experienced its highest concentration of American usage during the 1960s and 1970s.