Tad
- Pronunciation
- [Tad]
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Abbreviation Of Thaddeus Who Was One Of Christ's 12 Apostles.
- Origin
- English
Tad Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 6,918 baby boys have been named Tad. The name peaked in 1966 with 265 US births that year (rank #471). In 2024, ranked #7657 nationally — 7,186 places below its 1966 peak.
Top States for Tad
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Tad births are: California (591), Illinois (375), Ohio (344).
Other English-Origin Names Like Tad
If you like Tad's English origin, consider these related names: Aaric, Aarika, Aarshiya, Aase, Aasiya. Browse all English names →
3-Letter Names Starting with T
Names with Tad's exact length and starting letter: Tab, Tag, Tai, Taj, Tal.
Quick Facts About Tad
Variant Forms
| Name | Meaning | Gender | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tadd | Abbreviation Of Thaddeus Who Was One Of Christ's 12 Apostles. | Male | English |
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Compare Tad to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Tad against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).
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