Chad Gillen

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Chad Gillen — English
248K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Chad Gillen 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 Gillen: Aidan Gillen (born 1968), actor Brian Gillen (born 1970), member of the Irish Republican Army Charles P. Gillen (1876–1956), mayor of Newark, New Jersey, US Dolores Gillen (1914/1915–1947), American actress Francis James Gillen (1855–1912), Australian anthropologist and ethnologist Gerard Gillen, professor of music Gwen Gillen (1941–2017), American artist Kieron Gillen (born 1975), journalist and comic book writer Laura Gillen (born 1969), New York politician Mary A. Gillen (1894–1963), New York politician Michael J. 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: Gillen

Irish

Aidan Gillen (born 1968), actor Brian Gillen (born 1970), member of the Irish Republican Army Charles P. Gillen (1876–1956), mayor of Newark, New Jersey, US Dolores Gillen (1914/1915–1947), American actress Francis James Gillen (1855–1912), Australian anthropologist and ethnologist Gerard Gillen, professor of music Gwen Gillen (1941–2017), American artist Kieron Gillen (born 1975), journalist and comic book writer Laura Gillen (born 1969), New York politician Mary A. Gillen (1894–1963), New York politician Michael J.

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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 Gillen

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 Gillen:

3
Expression Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

6
Soul Urge Number

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

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 Gillen?
The surname Gillen originates from Irish. Aidan Gillen (born 1968), actor Brian Gillen (born 1970), member of the Irish Republican Army Charles P. Gillen (1876–1956), mayor of Newark, New Jersey, US Dolores Gillen (1914/1915–1947), American actress Francis James Gillen (1855–1912), Australian anthropologist and ethnologist Gerard Gillen, professor of music Gwen Gillen (1941–2017), American artist Kieron Gillen (born 1975), journalist and comic book writer Laura Gillen (born 1969), New York politician Mary A. Gillen (1894–1963), New York politician Michael J.
What are the origins of the name Chad Gillen?
The name Chad Gillen combines two different traditions: the first name Chad has English roots, while the surname Gillen originates from Irish.
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