Thad
Thad is a boy's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Courageous, warm-hearted, or gift of God.
Origin and history
Thad is a concise short form of Thaddeus, a name with ancient Greek and Aramaic roots. It has historically served as a friendly, traditional masculine nickname in the United States. While less common today, it remains a recognized classic.
Popularity in the United States
8,219 babies in the United States have been named Thad since 1880. It ranks #1334 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1871.
States where it is most popular
- NC (11.9 %)
- TX (10.9 %)
- OH (8.8 %)
- CA (8.7 %)
- IL (5.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 102 |
| 1890-1900 | 90 |
| 1900-1910 | 126 |
| 1910-1920 | 329 |
| 1920-1930 | 509 |
| 1930-1940 | 466 |
| 1940-1950 | 543 |
| 1950-1960 | 747 |
| 1960-1970 | 1,963 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,791 |
| 1980-1990 | 653 |
| 1990-2000 | 376 |
| 2000-2010 | 271 |
| 2010-2019 | 197 |
| 2020-2029 | 56 |
Famous people named Thad
- Thad Jones: Trumpeter, Composer
- Thad Cochran: Politician, Senator
- Thad Luckinbill: Actor, Producer
Fun facts
- Thad developed primarily as an informal or stand-alone version of the biblical name Thaddeus.
- The name experienced its highest relative usage in the United States during the mid-20th century.