Chadwick

Chadwick: name meaning, origin and popularity

Boy name

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈt͡ʃædwɪk/

Meaning and origin of Chadwick

Root meaning: “Chad”

  • A male given name.

Etymology

Derived from Old English Ċeadda (“Chad”) + Old Norse vík.

How popular is Chadwick?

25U.S. babies in 2025
#272peak rank (1975)
13,298babies since 1880

Since 1880, 22 girls and 13,276 boys in the U.S. have been named Chadwick (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #7269 in 1975. Its highest rank for boys was #272 in 1975. In 2025, 25 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

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U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Chadwick FAQ

What does the name Chadwick mean?

Chadwick traces back to a root meaning "Chad". A male given name. Derived from Old English Ċeadda (“Chad”) + Old Norse vík.

How popular is the name Chadwick?

Since 1880, 22 girls and 13,276 boys in the U.S. have been named Chadwick (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #7269 in 1975. Its highest rank for boys was #272 in 1975. In 2025, 25 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

Is Chadwick a boy or girl name?

Chadwick is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 22 girls and 13,276 boys since 1880.

Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.