Chad Fuchs

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Chad Fuchs — English
248K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Chad Fuchs is a name that combines English origins. The first name Chad is a masculine given name of English origin. The name Chad is the modernized form of the Old English given name Ceadda. It is also a short form of Charles, Chandler, Chadler, Chadd, Chadrick and Chadwick. Until the 20th century, Chad was very rarely used as a given name. According to the Social Security Administration, Chad first entered the top 1000 names for male children in the United States in 1945, when it was the 997th most popular name. Its popularity suddenly peaked beginning in the mid-1960s, reaching rank 25 in 1972 and 1973. The surname Fuchs: Alain Fuchs (1953–2024), French chemist Anke Fuchs (1937–2019), German politician Argel Fuchs (born Argélico Fucks 1974), Brazilian footballer Arved Fuchs (born 1953), German writer and adventurer Benjamin Fuchs (born 1983), German-Austrian footballer Bernie Fuchs (1932–2009), American illustrator Bohuslav Fuchs (1895–1972), Czech architect Bruce Fuchs, American immunologist and health science administrator Charlie Fuchs (1912–1969), American baseball player Christian Fuchs (born 1986), Austrian footballer Christine Schwarz-Fuchs (born 1974), Austrian entrepreneur and politician Christopher A.. Chad is a well-known first name, carried by approximately 248K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Chad reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Chad

English

The name Chad is the modernized form of the Old English given name Ceadda. It is also a short form of Charles, Chandler, Chadler, Chadd, Chadrick and Chadwick. Until the 20th century, Chad was very rarely used as a given name. According to the Social Security Administration, Chad first entered the top 1000 names for male children in the United States in 1945, when it was the 997th most popular name. Its popularity suddenly peaked beginning in the mid-1960s, reaching rank 25 in 1972 and 1973.

Surname: Fuchs

French

Alain Fuchs (1953–2024), French chemist Anke Fuchs (1937–2019), German politician Argel Fuchs (born Argélico Fucks 1974), Brazilian footballer Arved Fuchs (born 1953), German writer and adventurer Benjamin Fuchs (born 1983), German-Austrian footballer Bernie Fuchs (1932–2009), American illustrator Bohuslav Fuchs (1895–1972), Czech architect Bruce Fuchs, American immunologist and health science administrator Charlie Fuchs (1912–1969), American baseball player Christian Fuchs (born 1986), Austrian footballer Christine Schwarz-Fuchs (born 1974), Austrian entrepreneur and politician Christopher A..

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Chad is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Chad by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Chad Fuchs

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Chad Fuchs:

1
Expression Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

4
Soul Urge Number

Stability and hard work. Represents practicality, reliability and dedication — someone who builds solid foundations.

6
Personality Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Chad?
The first name Chad originates from English. The name Chad is the modernized form of the Old English given name Ceadda. It is also a short form of Charles, Chandler, Chadler, Chadd, Chadrick and Chadwick. Until the 20th century, Chad was very rarely used as a given name. According to the Social Security Administration, Chad first entered the top 1000 names for male children in the United States in 1945, when it was the 997th most popular name. Its popularity suddenly peaked beginning in the mid-1960s, reaching rank 25 in 1972 and 1973.
When was Chad most popular?
The name Chad reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Fuchs?
The surname Fuchs originates from French. Alain Fuchs (1953–2024), French chemist Anke Fuchs (1937–2019), German politician Argel Fuchs (born Argélico Fucks 1974), Brazilian footballer Arved Fuchs (born 1953), German writer and adventurer Benjamin Fuchs (born 1983), German-Austrian footballer Bernie Fuchs (1932–2009), American illustrator Bohuslav Fuchs (1895–1972), Czech architect Bruce Fuchs, American immunologist and health science administrator Charlie Fuchs (1912–1969), American baseball player Christian Fuchs (born 1986), Austrian footballer Christine Schwarz-Fuchs (born 1974), Austrian entrepreneur and politician Christopher A..
What are the origins of the name Chad Fuchs?
The name Chad Fuchs combines two different traditions: the first name Chad has English roots, while the surname Fuchs originates from French.
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