Tad
Tad: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Tad
- A diminutive of the male given name Thaddeus or Thaddaeus.
How popular is Tad?
Since 1880, 6,929 boys in the U.S. have been named Tad. Its highest rank for boys was #471 in 1966. In 2025, 11 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Tad FAQ
What does the name Tad mean?
A diminutive of the male given name Thaddeus or Thaddaeus.
How popular is the name Tad?
Since 1880, 6,929 boys in the U.S. have been named Tad. Its highest rank for boys was #471 in 1966. In 2025, 11 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Tad a boy or girl name?
Tad is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 0 girls and 6,929 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.