Tad Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Tad originates from Middle English and means 'heart'. It evolved from Thaddeus through various forms. Tad is perceived as friendly and youthful, with no significant biblical relevance.
The name Tad is most popular in Utah, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation X (Gen X) generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Tad has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled 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, 'Tad' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 3246th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1910th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 787th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 626th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1055th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 3300th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 5945th out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Tad' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Tad"
Pronunciation
/tæd/
Origin
Middle English
Etymology
The name Tad is often considered a diminutive form of the name Thaddeus, which has roots in Aramaic, meaning 'heart'.
Meaning
heart
Language Evolution
Thaddeus, Tadeus, Tad
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity in English-speaking countries during the 19th century as a short form of Thaddeus.
Variants & Derivatives
Taddy, Thad
Modern Popularity & Image
Tad is often seen as a friendly and approachable name, commonly associated with a youthful and energetic personality.
Famous People
Tad Williams, an American fantasy author, Tad Moore, an American golfer
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Tad"
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 "Tad"
"Tad" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 3246th of 7545 | 104 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 1910th of 6773 | 267 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 787th of 7552 | 1,668 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 626th of 10718 | 2,724 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 1055th of 16616 | 1,503 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 3300th of 24088 | 476 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 5945th of 23106 | 176 |
Regional Popularity of "Tad" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - |
85.99% 982nd/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - |
49.97% 773rd/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
25.91% 577th/2227 |
37.90% 921st/2430 |
47.77% 1363rd/2853 |
20.25% 562nd/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
14.95% 439th/2937 |
26.16% 911th/3483 |
28.31% 996th/3518 |
13.92% 563rd/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
21.60% 796th/3685 |
37.09% 1660th/4475 |
31.27% 1624th/5194 |
20.37% 1287th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
71.85% 3292nd/4582 |
- |
57.95% 4238th/7313 |
49.12% 3666th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - |
75.38% 4731st/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Tad" 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 "Tad"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Tad" 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.