Chadwick Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Chadwick originates from Old English, combining the personal name Ceadda with 'wic' which means settlement or dairy farm. The name has evolved through various historical forms and conveys a sense of pastoral heritage. It does not have biblical relevance and became more popular in the 19th century, transitioning from a surname to a first name. Variants include Chad and Wick, and it is currently viewed as a classic name with upper-class connotations, partly due to notable figures like Chadwick Boseman.
The name Chadwick is most popular in Georgia, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation X (Gen X) generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Chadwick has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, too falling for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Chadwick' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 3003rd out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2862nd out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1894th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 386th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 594th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1910th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 3457th out of 23106 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 14020th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 27321st out of 27321 names. Discover how the name 'Chadwick' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Chadwick"
Pronunciation
/ˈtʃæd.wɪk/
Origin
Old English
Etymology
The name Chadwick is derived from the Old English personal name 'Ceadda' combined with 'wic', which means 'dairy farm' or 'settlement'.
Meaning
From the dairy farm or settlement of Chad.
Language Evolution
Ceadda, Chadwica, Chadwick
Historical Usage
Chadwick gained popularity in England during the 19th century, particularly as a surname before being adopted as a first name.
Variants & Derivatives
Chad, Wick
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Chadwick is perceived as a classic and slightly vintage name, often associated with upper-class British heritage.
Famous People
Chadwick Boseman, Chadwick H. Smith
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Chadwick"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Chadwick"
"Chadwick" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 3003rd of 7545 | 122 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 2862nd of 6773 | 129 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 1894th of 7552 | 330 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 386th of 10718 | 6,870 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 594th of 16616 | 4,352 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 1910th of 24088 | 1,059 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 3457th of 23106 | 388 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 14020th of 19264 | 17 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 27321st of 27321 | 5 |
Regional Popularity of "Chadwick" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - |
77.71% 2217th/2853 |
- |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
11.81% 347th/2937 |
22.19% 773rd/3483 |
8.24% 290th/3518 |
15.48% 626th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
15.12% 557th/3685 |
21.52% 963rd/4475 |
8.74% 454th/5194 |
13.22% 835th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
50.61% 2319th/4582 |
- |
19.87% 1453rd/7313 |
44.14% 3294th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
79.99% 3187th/3984 |
- |
40.13% 2738th/6822 |
75.38% 4731st/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Chadwick" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Chadwick"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Chadwick" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.