Thad
Thad: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ΞΈΓ¦d/
Meaning and origin of Thad
- A diminutive of the male given names Thaddeus and Thaddaeus, sometimes also used as a formal given name.
Etymology
Clipping of Thaddeus.
How popular is Thad?
Since 1880, 5 girls and 8,219 boys in the U.S. have been named Thad (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #5019 in 1932. Its highest rank for boys was #401 in 1967. In 2025, 8 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Thad
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
Sibling name ideas for Thad
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Thad FAQ
What does the name Thad mean?
A diminutive of the male given names Thaddeus and Thaddaeus, sometimes also used as a formal given name. Clipping of Thaddeus.
How popular is the name Thad?
Since 1880, 5 girls and 8,219 boys in the U.S. have been named Thad (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #5019 in 1932. Its highest rank for boys was #401 in 1967. In 2025, 8 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Thad a boy or girl name?
Thad is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 5 girls and 8,219 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880β2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.